William Danylchuk

After a happy and healthy life, our husband, father, dido and brother passed away peacefully of cancer at the age of 70 on May 27th, 2014 at the Ste Anne Hospital.

Born March 7, 1944 in Zhoda Manitoba, youngest son of Nykola and Mary (Baysorowich) Danylchuk. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Walter Danylchuk, sister Stella Chopyk, brothers in law Marcel Gauthier, Robert Gauthier, John Hutchings, and Eddy Manaigre.

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Gauthier) of 48 years, daughter and crib partner Sandra and two granddaughters who filled his heart with laughter, Arianna and Cassia Perez, daughters to David Perez.

He will be sadly missed by his brothers Mike Danylchuk and Alex (Jean) Danylchuk, sister in law Martha Danylchuk, mother in law Malvina Gauthier, brothers and sisters in law Dot (Terry) Harapiak, Noella Gauthier, Claudette Manaigre, Simone Gauthier (Aimé Fillion), Mona Gauthier Hutchings, Raoul Gauthier (Jacqueline Dorge), Dorothy Gauthier and Marc (Leanne) Gauthier and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly.

Born in Zhoda MB, dad attended Shevchenko school and played baseball with the Meteors. He started teaching in Craig Siding MB and taught for 35 years in the Springfield and Seine River School Divisions, 30 of those years at the Lorette Collegiate. While teaching in Ste Rita he met the love of his life Patricia. They were wed in a tiny church in Vita Mb on October 2nd, 1965. Residing in Lorette, Mb from 1965 to present dad was a pillar of the community, he gave countless hours of his time to so many projects and sat on the RM of Taché Council as Councillor, Reeve and Mayor for 40 years.

William and Patricia’s love for each other was evident and being together was of great importance to them, you could tell by the many trips, “honeymoons”, functions, boating in the evening at Falcon Lake, camping, walks and all the time just spent together.

Dad loved music and it was a big part of his life as the accordion player with the Frazer River Boys for over 50 years.

His faith was ever present in his life and he was an active member of his church community here in Lorette and at Zhoda Manitoba.

Dad loved fishing, playing music, camping, gardening, playing games, building, learning, being active and just doing things in a fun loving spirit.

He cared deeply for people and gave everyone his full attention and respect. He lovingly maintained long lasting friendships.

His motto was “Life is not a dress rehearsal”

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Ste Anne Hospital as well as the doctors and staff at the Cancer Care Unit in Steinbach MB for their brief care and support of William. Thank you also to all those who came to dad’s side and offered their love, support and prayers during his illness.

The Mass of the Resurrection will take place at the Notre Dame de Lorette Parish with the eulogy beginning at 10:00 followed by the Eucharistic Celebration by Father Charles Fillion.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Lorette Community Complex, Taché Library or the Notre Dame de Lorette Parish.

GREEN ACRES

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