Born in Volodymyr Volynsk, Ukraine. Passed away peacefully just six weeks before his 97th birthday at Credit Valley Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Vsevolod and Agripina (Sosai). Beloved husband of 67 years of the late Maria Leshchuk (2015). He is survived by his children George (Marvie) Leshchuk of Nanaimo, BC and Iris (John) Krawchenko and his grandchildren Gregory Leshchuk (Geneva, Switzerland), Stirling Scory (Saint John, NB ), and Augustine Krawchenko, Dominique Krawchenko and Sebastian Krawchenko. Nicholas will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews in Ukraine.
Nicholas was a 32-year employee at Stanley Steel in Hamilton and was a long-time member of St Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He belonged to numerous organizations and committees, including the Ukrainian Self-Reliance League of Canada, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Ukrainian Social Services and the Order of St. Andrew. After arriving to Canada in 1954, he lived most of his life in Hamilton. In 2015, he moved to Ivan Franko Retirement Home in Mississauga and enjoyed his time there.
We are very grateful for the wonderful care he received over the last 6 months at the Credit Valley Hospital.
Visitation at Marlatt Funeral Home, 615 Main Street East, Hamilton on Monday July 15th, 2019 from 6 – 9pm. The Funeral Rite (Panachyda) will be held at 7:30pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 855 Barton St. East on Tuesday July 16th, 2019 at 10am. Interment at Woodland Cemetery.
In memory of Nicholas, donations may be made to St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral or to Ivan Franko Homes.
On-line condolences may be made at: www.marlattfhhamilton.com
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