FRANK BERNARD LACHOWICZ

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FRANK BERNARD LACHOWICZ Unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2007, Frank passed away, as he wished, at home. Frank is survived by his loving children, Christina Smith and Richard (Anne Marie); loving grandchildren, Stuart (Jennifer), Jason (Shannon) and Michael. His special joy in life great grandson Spencer and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of great grandson Jaydon. He is survived by his sisters Stefa, Stasia, Donna and sister-in-law Gloria. He is also survived by relatives across Canada, the U.S. and France. He was predeceased by his soul mate Lillian in 1998. He was also predeceased by his mother Anna, father Stanley and step mother Helena. Frank was born on September 18, 1925 in Sinkow, Zaleszczyki, Poland. Frank served in the Second World War as a Lance Corporal medic with the 1st Polish Armed Division. After the war he arrived in Winnipeg and met his soul mate Lillian and together they started their journey in life. Frank worked for the Winnipeg School Division #1 as a custodian until his retirement. A special thank you to Stuart for your valiant effort until help arrived. We are very proud of you. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and Winnipeg Police Service for their assistance and support. We also wish to thank the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the home care workers for the care they provided so he could be at home. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue. Interment to follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Stuart and Jason Smith, Leon Plesniarski and Bruno Bevacqua and members of The Knights of Columbus. To a gentle and kind man who was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and our best friend. You taught us lessons in life and left us a special legacy to pass on to our future generations. You taught us unconditional love, compassion, caring, kindness, generosity, empathy, courage, pride, respect and dignity. You taught us the most important priority in life was family. Sunday suppers will never be the same. You taught us to appreciate the beauty of nature that was shown in your beautiful flower gardens. You taught us to have a very soft spot for all animals. You taught us to have a sense of humor with jokes and funny family stories. You were stricken with an illness that caused you the inability to walk, run and dance. We could see your body tiring and the pain you were suffering. You did it your way, and your wishes were granted to go with God at home alone and spare us the pain and anguish of witnessing your passing. Your pain and suffering is over and you are finally at peace. Your physical presence will be a huge void in our lives but we know your spirit along with Mom will still watch over us and continue to guide and protect us. We are at peace with our loss knowing that you are happy to be with your soul mate Lily and now you are both free to walk, run and waltz together again. We thank you for everything you freely gave us and asked for nothing in return. Your purpose on earth is over and we thank you for a job well done. And all the cherished memories. Your loving family. In lieu of flowers if so desired, donations may be made in Frank's memory to the Arthritis Society. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2007