OBITUARY
William Rozad
May 3, 1924 – January 4, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of William (Bill) Rozad at the age of 96, on Monday, January 4, 2021.
He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his loving wife, Katharine; sons Mark (Nora Kennedy), William (Bill Jr.), and Terry; daughters Christine (Craig Johnston) and Mary Ann; and grandchildren Joshua and Ethan Rozad, Kate Cain, Teddy Rozad, and Oksana and Brooklyn Johnston. Predeceased by his loving parents, Mykola and Ewa Rozad, and his sister Anna Koroliuk and her son Vasyl of Ukraine.
Bill was a devoted husband and father who loved his family dearly. Born in Pawlowa, Ukraine, he was extremely proud of his Ukrainian heritage while also appreciative of his Canadian citizenship. Forced to leave his homeland during World War II at the age of 17, he bravely emigrated to Canada after the war in 1947 where he met his wonderful wife of 66 years who was forced to leave the same homeland at the age of 15. He was very involved over many decades with the St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church parish community in Cambridge (Preston).
Bill was proud of his many years as district manager for a leading shoe machine manufacturer, earning everyone's great respect. His work travels took him to Winnipeg and Trinidad & Tobago along with his large Ontario territory.
He built his house with his own hands and was Mr. Fixit around the home. He tried his hand at judo and karate and became an avid golfer after his retirement. A very proud accomplishment was a hole in one at Brookfield which was matched by his son Mark on the very same hole 21 years later. He golfed right up until the age of 96! His many friends from the Grand Valley Seniors League will miss him.
He loved being in front of a microphone and was witty with a great sense of humour. He was knowledgeable about and enjoyed talking history, politics, and religion, especially with his numerous close friends in the Ukrainian community. He was an avid reader and mall walker.
Due to COVID-19 limitations, a private family gathering will take place with a memorial planned for a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 582 Eagle St. N., Cambridge, ON N3H 1C3.
Vichnaya Pamyat
Memories
William Rozad
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ADD A MEMORYHelen Firko
January 15, 2021
Chris and Mary Ann,
Just heard the sad news about the passing of your father. My condolences to you and your family and especially your mother.
I remember the group of us silly teenagers sitting around your kitchen table laughing and carrying on, your mother so welcoming and always smiling.
Cherish all the years you had with your dad and your memories.
ann marie coyle
January 15, 2021
Mary Ann and Family. It is always difficult to accept a passing of a spouse, parent and grandparent. May your hearts heal in time with all of your cherished memories to keep his candle burning.
“It is not length of life, but depth of life.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ann Marie (Mary Ann's high school friend)
Vera Komar
January 10, 2021
Dear Mary Ann, Terry and Family,
May the everlasting memories of your Tato give you daily strength during this very sorrowful time in your lives . Your Tato was a very special person , I consider him as one of the main Pillars of the Ukrainian Church and we are very grateful for that . May you all have comfort that his faith of actions are giving him eternal Blessings and for you who he loves so inconditionaly.
Sister Vera , Nadia, Luba and Sonja
Irene Grasser
January 9, 2021
Dear Rozad family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father.
May your happy memories of your father live forever in your hearts.
With sympathy,
Tom and Irene Malko-Grasser
Terry Stelmach
January 9, 2021
So sorry to hear on the passing of Mr. Rozad. We have wonderful lifelong memories of being with Bill, Katherine and the entire Rozad family. We remember Bill as being very smart, funny and had an abundance of stories to tell. Condolences from Ivan Stelmach and the entire Stelmach family.
Nancy Carroll-Kindree
January 9, 2021
My most sincere condolences to Mrs. Rozad (Katy) and all the Rozad family. Growing up on Beck Street, I know how much Mr. Rozad (Bill) was respected and how much he will be missed. Throughout my childhood, it was comforting to watch him walk by the house day after day and to look out our kitchen window and see him loading up his golf clubs into the trunk of the car for another round of golf. Bill and Katy were wonderful neighbours along with all the Rozad children. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Borys Malko
January 8, 2021
To the Rozad Family.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Father. May you find peace in your heart with the passing of time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Borys & Olya Malko
Agata Gula
January 8, 2021
What a lovely remembrance and great pictures!
Our deepest condolences to our Teta Kateryna, Mary Ann, Christine, Mark, Bill and Terry, their spouses and all Vuyko’s grandchildren.
Vuyko Vasyl was someone we admired and respected a great deal.
Нехай земля Канади стане для Нього пухом, а Його душа приєднається до душі Його близких у раю! Вічна Йому пам‘ять!
Agata, Nestor, Danylo, Marta Gula, Anna Koloda, Barbara Trepczyk with family, and all the relatives in Poland
Ray & Sharon Johnson
January 8, 2021
Sharon and I extend our deepest condolences to the Rozad family, we have lost a friend and neighbor of some forty eight years and I will miss my conversations with Bill in the back yard. RIP
Cathryn Sweet
January 8, 2021
To the Rozad Family
So sorry for your loss, there are really no words to express my condolences.
May he rest in eternal peace. We shall miss that smile.
Cathryn Carroll-Sweet
Dan Carroll
January 8, 2021
Bill will definitely be missed by a great number of people, particularly his neighbours. Always a bright light, he was the warmest of people, always welcoming and interested in those he met. My condolences to the family - wish we could be together at this time.
Dan Carroll.
Bill McLeod
January 8, 2021
Mark and family,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Dad. Losing a special loved one is so very difficult, but the memories will always live in your heart. Look to those memories to find comfort.
Your friends at BNK Transport Ltd. & Park Farm Grains Ltd.
richard kolacz
January 8, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Rozad family. It was a pleasure to know Bill. He had a deep commitment to his church and community. His wit, humor and interest in current global affairs were infusive. Vychnaya Pamyat
Richard and Bohdanna Kolacz
Bill Szewczuk
January 8, 2021
Cherished memories are what we have to remember Bill Rozad. May the love of family and friends comfort you all.
Our most heartfelt condolences.
Linda and Bill Szewczuk
Terry Zalischuk
January 7, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Bill.
Our dad (Steve Zalischuk) and Bill were very close friends. Dad was always very happy when Bill would come to visit as they shared many memories together in their conversations over many a glass of wine.
Terry (Cathy)
Annelie (Jeff)
Luba Melrose
January 6, 2021
With heartfelt condolences, we are sorry to hear about the passing of William Rozad, husband/father/grandfather and friend.
We remember Mr. Rozad’s devotion to the Ukrainian Catholic Church and his active involvement and fellowship in Ukrainian community life. Our family appreciated his kindness to all. May loving memories give you comfort and peace.
Nadia, Luba, Vera, Sonja and family
Joanne Zylstra (Myckan)
January 6, 2021
Mr Rozad (Bill) will be sadly missed but all the great memories will be with us always. Your family is in our hearts. So many memories of our younger years at Church, picnics, birthday parties, anniversaries or just visiting will always be cherished.