Wilhelmina Wiacek

The family sadly announces the passing of Wilhelmina Mary Wiacek, peacefully at Hardy Terrace on July 17, 2016 in her 100th year; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Wiacek; dear sister of Bernard; predeceased by her sister Stephanie, Valerie and Kay, and by her brothers Edmund, Ted, Adolphe and Joseph; she will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Willie attended St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto and subsequently received her doctorate from the University of Paris (Sorbonne). She was a life-long educator, teaching French for many years at Leaside High School, Toronto. Willie was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Brantford, since it’s foundation, a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League, and served as a Trustee of the St. Joseph’s Parish Memorial Scholarship Fund. She was also a dedicated member of the St. Joseph’s Parish Choir, and an ardent supporter of the arts in Brantford, with a particular love for music and painting. The family will receive friends at the “THORPE BROTHERS’ FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL”, 96 West Street, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with Parish Prayers at 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 235 Brant Ave., on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 10am. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. Joseph’s Parish Memorial Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.thorpebrothersfh.com.