THOMAS ERNEST JABLONSKI

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THOMAS ERNEST JABLONSKI January 18, 1947 June 4, 2010 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, husband, Daddy, Grandpa, uncle, our best friend, Thomas Dad Jablonski. Dad was taken from us on earth, but will never be forgotten . Tom joins in heaven his two fathers, Papa Martin Jablonski (1979), and Pépère Denis Sabourin (2002). Dad leaves behind his two mothers, Mam/Oma Cathy Jablonski and Mémère Denise Sabourin; his true love My Suzanne ; his legacy of children, Sharon (Evariste), Timothy (Deanna), Jason (Stephanie), Jody, his baby girl Janice (Marc); his grandchildren, Jesse and Owen, and a new blessing come December. Born in Breda, Holland, with his Mam and Papa, Thomas immigrated to the farm near Letellier in 1950, spending time fishing and hunting with Lassie, Bullet, and Beauty. Whether it was playing bass in a band, or singing the wrong words to oldies, Dad made time for what he enjoyed. Always time for a coffee break at work or home, but mostly time for family. Happily married for 37 and one half years, it was Tom and Sue. Their love created five beautiful children who will carry on his legacy. Love and respect, that's what Dad taught us, showing us that family is all that matters. Dad's simple pleasures included family road trips, or a Sunday afternoon at the beach; with his kids he showed he was a child at heart. He gardened like his Papa with care, and loved to story tell about the past. Miles of quading and snowmobiling, every home he physically touched, his burgundy truck, and the wood he'd fit and nail, all these memories span for everyone to share. We sincerely thank those who helped that night; from those in attendance, to the first responders and paramedics, Dr. Fraser and staff of Morris Hospital, and the ICU staff of St. Boniface Hospital (neuro and cardiac). Without your help, we would not have had these extra days to cherish and hold our Dad. THANK YOU. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Dad's memory would be greatly appreciated. There will be viewing at Morris Funeral Home on Monday, June 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Prayers following. The Funeral Mass will be held at Paroisse Catholique de Saint-Jean-Baptiste on Wednesday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m., followed by cheese, laughs, stories, and one final coffee break. MORRIS FUNERAL HOME Phone 746-2451 Toll Free 1-866-746-2451 morrisfuneralhome@mts.net www.morrisfuneralhome.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 07, 2010