EMELIA PTASHNIK

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EMELIA PTASHNIK September 21, 1909 November 3, 2007 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Emelia (Emily) Ptashnik on Saturday evening, November 3, 2007 at Fred Douglas Lodge at the age of 98 years. Emily was born and raised in Tolstoi, MB. At an early age she went to work in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay, ON, returning to Winnipeg where she spent the rest of her life. Emily worked at Bonar and Bemis Bag Co. for many years where she formed lifelong friendships. Emily married Edward Ptashnik in 1958. They enjoyed travelling all over Canada and the USA. Their favourite places were Hawaii and Las Vegas. Emily was a hard worker and loved her yard and garden. She lived in her home on Bannerman until the age of 92. She spent her remaining years living at Fred Douglas Lodge. A very special moment in Emily's stay at the Lodge was when she met and had her picture taken with Robin Williams (he was filming in Winnipeg at the time). She will be dearly missed by sister Mary Peleshok, brother Stanley (Jean) Kwasnicki, sisters-in-law Jean, Rosemary, Teenie and Gladys, many nieces, nephews and members of the Ptashnik family. Emily was predeceased by her first husband Albert Vezeau in 1954. Her second husband Edward Ptashnik in 1985, parents Volodymyr and Magdalena (Fochak) Kwasnicki, as well as siblings, sisters Pauline (Jack) Campbell, Anne (Paul) Solomon, Olga (Ken) Randall, brothers John, Joseph, Julian and Alex, brother-in-law Peter Peleshok, nieces and nephews Patricia, Peter, Donny, Lauren and Calista, her in-laws and several members of the Ptashnik family. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Elm Unit nurses and support staff for the excellent care, kindness and compassion shown Emily during her years at Fred Douglas Lodge. Our thanks also to Cheryl for the special attention given to Petunia - Emily. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, with Rev. Father Oris Naherniak officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Eden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Vichnaya Pam'yat CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 06, 2007