Joseph Anthony Goski

Joseph Anthony Goski passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2011. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Valda Goski of Weyburn, SK and their children, son Joe (Barbara) Goski of Ottawa, ON and grandchildren: Joe, Robin and Tavis; daughter Camille Goski of Weyburn, SK, one sister, Leona McLean of Regina, SK, one sister-in-law, Lillian Kutarna of Regina, SK, and twenty-three nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Anastasia Goski; son, Reginald Goski; brother, John; sisters: Rosie Wilkie, Annie Borys, Mary Lucyk, Angeline Brown and Elizabeth Bileski; brothers-in-law: John Wilkie, Mike Borys, John Lucyk, Bill Brown, John Bileski, Wayne McLean, Edmund (Stephania) Dorosz and Henry Kutarna; and by his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Dorosz. Born April 15, 1926, Joe was the second youngest of eight children. He completed his schooling in Cedoux and began farming at an early age. Too young for the military at the beginning of the war, Joe helped his father maintain the family farm while his brother John served in the army. Joe married Valda Dorosz on November 18, 1950 at Holy Trinity Church, Cedoux. Joe and Valda farmed at Cedoux until retirement to Weyburn in the mid-1980’s.They also had run the general store in Cedoux since 1960 and the post office since 1969. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1948. Joe was a man of faith and modest dignity, who cared for those around him without drawing attention to what he did. In happy times, he rejoiced in his good fortune and that of others; in sad times, he bore his grief stoically and comforted those around him; in hard times, he persevered, lending a hand to any who asked; at all times, he was a man of his word. A funeral Mass was said for Joe on June 7, 2011 at St Vincent de Paul Parish in Weyburn, SK; Fr Gerry Bauche presided. Pallbearers were: grandsons Joe and Tavis Goski, and nephews Dennis and Garnet Lucyk, Paul McLean and Darren Polasek. All his friends were honorary pallbearers. Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Fletcher Funeral Chapels; burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Thanks to Fr Gerry Bauche for ministering to Joe and his family, Constable Young and the emergency responders who attended Joe at his death, Myron and June Fletcher for their considerate help, and to all relatives and friends who have comforted Joe’s family. Donations in memory of Joe may be made to St Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels, Weyburn, SK (306) 842-5432