ANTHONY (TONY) MARTYNUK

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ANTHONY (TONY) MARTYNUK Flt.- Sgt. (Retired) 1924 - 2007 Tony Martynuk passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, following a brief illness at the Deer Lodge Centre on August, 24 2007. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his immediate family, Lorraine, and his children, John (Gerry), Joanne (Pete), Richard (Carol), Leonard, and his grandchildren, John, Michelle, Matthew, Jeffery, and Brent, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was born in Cardale, Manitoba on July 21, 1924 the youngest of eight children in the Martynuk family. He was a member of the RCAF, and after the Second World War, worked in radar and air traffic control, making many trips overseas to France, and spending time also in Gimli, Trenton, and Moose Jaw, and retiring from service in 1964 and re-settling in his birthplace Cardale, then moving to Oak River with his family in 1967. Due to illness he became hospitalized in 1971 and spent many years in the care of institutions in Brandon, Selkirk and Winnipeg, lastly at the Deer Lodge Centre. The family greatly appreciate the impact his caregivers have had in his quality of life over the past 36 years and most recently the care he received from the 3rd floor SCU Tower, at Deer Lodge Centre. A private family service shall be held. Flowers gratefully declined any donations may be made to AA Central Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba or Alanon Family Groups of Manitoba. Thomson In the ParK Funeral Home and Cemetery 1291 McGillivray Blvd www.thomsoninthepark.com 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2007