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MILDRED GALATIUK (JACKSON)
Born: Jan 21, 1928
Date of Passing: Jan 14, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMILDRED GALATIUK (nee JACKSON) On Monday, January 14, 2013 Mildred passed away at Grace Hospital, at the age of 84 years. Left to cherish Mildred's memory are her children Calvin, Graham, Vivian and Lois; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings Stanley (Carol), Betty (Bruce) and Winston (Marlies). She was predeceased by her husband Paul in 2011; parents James and Bessie; sister Patricia (Albert); as well as by her beloved son, Warren. Mildred was the first of five children born to James and Bessie Jackson. She was born on January 21, 1928 at home on the Jackson farm located SE of Inglis, Manitoba. She attended Lockerby School, attaining her Grade nine, and then had the good fortune of living part-time in Russell with relatives, enabling her to attend the Russell Collegiate and complete her Grade 12. Following graduation Mildred taught for one year at Deer Range School, a one-room country school near Neepawa; and following that, took a year of nurse's training at the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing. In 1949, she married Paul Galatiuk, taking up residence on their farm located NW of Inglis. Together they raised their family of five children on this farm. In 1964, Mildred moved to her mother's home in Winnipeg, together with the three youngest children, to attend Manitoba Teachers' College in Tuxedo. Returning home with her teaching certificate, she commenced teaching a Grade four class the following Fall in Roblin. She then taught Grade five; followed by Grade six (Lois fondly remembers learning her Grade six math from her Mom). In later years she would also teach one year of Kindergarten. Mildred will probably be best remembered for her many years of teaching Kindergarten to Grade six music (in which she incorporated the latest teaching methods including the Orff approach ), her many award winning choirs, and musicals. Her favourite musical was It's Cool in the Furnace , which was new at the time and still popular today. Mildred also continued on with her own education spending a number of summers in Winnipeg earning her Bachelor of Arts degree, two courses at a time, from the University of Manitoba. She received her diploma in 1974. She was director of the Roblin Community choir from its inception in 1962 until it disbanded in the early Seventies. She was an avid sewer, making clothes for herself and the children, numerous teddy bears and animals for the grandchildren, and, in her retirement years, many quilts. Mildred quilted with the United Church Ladies group; and volunteered with the ladies group at the Crocus Care Home making baby blankets, where funds raised were used to purchase treats for the residents. She also enjoyed painting; doing works in charcoal, oil, pastels and water-colours. Mildred and Paul retired to Roblin, Manitoba in 1989. They travelled extensively in Canada, the US, Europe and Australia. In May 2008 they moved to Winnipeg to be closer to their daughter Vivian, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On Friday, January 18, 2013 Mildred's Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Portage Avenue. A sincere thank you is extended to the extremely caring doctors and nurses of Grace Hospital Adult Medical Centre, Emergency Department and 3rd floor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mildred's memory to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 204-897-4665.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Mrs. Galatiuk was my voice teacher when I was in junior and senior highschool. She was a fabulous woman that helped foster a love for music and performing that I still have to this day and have passed on to my son and daughter. She made the world a better place and will be missed. Condolences to her family. - Posted by: Colleen Pollock (Music Student) on: Jan 22, 2013
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Our condolences to Mildred's family. I was a student teacher under Mildred and Rita Watson's able leadership and then taught with Mildred until she retired. I enjoyed working with her and have always thought of her as a friend. I have so many happy memories of the years we worked together and am sad to think she is no longer with us! - Posted by: Karol and Wayne Kozmeniuk (colleague and friend) on: Jan 19, 2013
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Mrs. Galatiuk was a teacher of mine that I will never forget. You never forget the good ones. She was more than just a teacher, she cared about the student as an individual. For many years I had planned to visit her and discuss my best friend, her son, Warren. I wanted to say how I felt about his passing. Somehow it seemed that as long as I never had this discussion it may not be true. On behalf of myself and my family I would like to extend my condolences to the entire family. Regards, Lloyd Ballard 453 Ferry Road Winnipeg, Mb - Posted by: Lloyd Ballard (Student ) on: Jan 19, 2013
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Jack, Kathleen and their daughter, Ann, send all the family their deepest sympathy on the passing of Mildred. Fond memories of happy times during visits to Canada many years ago. - Posted by: Jack and Kathleen Clendinning from Richhill, Northern Ireland (Cousin) on: Jan 17, 2013
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My sympathy to all of you who love Mildred. My childhood was enhanced by her many acts of kindness to me and I will remember them and Mildred for the rest of my life. - Posted by: Boni Craig (Niece) on: Jan 17, 2013
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I loved singing in your Mom's choirs in school. She always had wonderful songs that were fun to sing. She was a lovely lady and a pleasure to know and learn from. My sympathies to all your family. - Posted by: Michele kines (Student) on: Jan 16, 2013
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On behalf of the Roblin United Church Quilters, our expressions of sincere sympathy to you on the passing of Mildred, our friend in the quilting circle. Marg Oliphant, Jean Martin, Lovie Bangle, Eleanor Davis, Gail Davis, Lenore Tucker, Velma Watson and myself, Geraldine Ronellenfitch. I also quilted with Milly J at the Crocus Courts Personal Care Home. She was a great lady!I will miss her..... - Posted by: Geraldine Ronellenfitch (friend) on: Jan 16, 2013
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Mildred. She was one of my children's teachers in Roblin, and a friend of mine. I always thought she was such a lady. She will be missed. God Bless. - Posted by: Heather Fisher (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2013
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Dad and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Auntie Mildred was my favorite Aunt. I will miss her and all of her nice emails. Only gone for a short time. We will meet again. Love you Auntie. - Posted by: Marjorie Galatiuk & Harry Galatiuk (Niece and brother-in-law) on: Jan 16, 2013
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