PETER CHERNIAK

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PETER CHERNIAK March 9, 1925 March 7, 2007 After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, Peter, beloved husband of Lovie and father of Alan passed away peacefully at Selkirk General Hospital. Although he couldn't speak, he knew Lovie and her sister Bonnie were at his side. Peter was a kind and caring man who was always available to lend a helping hand. His family was always high on his priority list. For many years Peter and Lovie, Bonnie and John spent many weekends camping at Hecla Island and Falcon Lake, as well as several trips to the Bahamas, Acapulco and on their 25th anniversary took a trip to Europe. As a young man he worked along his brothers on the family farm to help their dad. As time went on he worked at the mines in Ontario, and after that served during the Second World War. With his brother Nestor they operated a service station in Gimli, working seven days a week and long hours. After they sold the business he drove transfer truck delivering fish to Mafeking, Winnipegosis and Winnipeg. When Seagram opened, Peter worked for the company for 22 years until retirement. Peter leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 56 years, Lovie; son Alan; brothers, Mike (Esther) and Nestor (Elsie) as well as their families and sister-in-law Danelda. He was predeceased by his father Joseph and mother Mary; also his nephew Craig; niece Charlene; and brother Edward. Lovie and Alan would like to sincerely thank the staff and doctors at our Gimli Health Centre, the Selkirk General Hospital and the Betel Home in Selkirk for the care given to Peter. He would also like to express our deep appreciation to everyone that was available, in a heart beat, so that Lovie could be with Peter. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Gimli with Fr. Wayne Morrisey officiating. Interment will take place at St. Michael's Cemetery, Pleasant Home, MB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to your favourite charity. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2007