MAURICE (NICK) NOWOSAD

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MAURICE (NICK) NOWOSAD May 31, 1921 - December 13, 2008 If you value your freedom, thank a Veteran On Saturday, December 13, 2008, after a lengthy illness Maurice passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 87 years. Nick leaves to honour his memory his children Anne (JP), Richard and Lindsay; grandchildren Justin, Rachel, Allison, Ainsley, Tanya, Amanda and Amber; sisters Lennie and Stella; nieces Karen and Diane and special friends Irene and Nellie. He was predeceased by his parents, and siblings; Michael, Margaret and Mary. Born in Rivers, MN on May 31, 1921 to John Nowosad (Nawosad) and Annie Bomak, the family moved to Rapid City, MB where Nick grew up and was educated. At the age of 17 he enlisted with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and served his country for the next five and a half years. His service included England, Africa and as a front line soldier in the D-Day Dodger Campaign in Italy and Sicily. Before returning to Canada, he married his Welsh bride, Joan Evelyn Bates in London on March 9, 1943. Together they settled in St. Vital, where Nick continued the family tradition of shoe making and repair establishing their business Norberry Shoe Repair. Together they worked long, hard hours and Dad took pride in all his workmanship. They raised three children Anne, Richard and Lindsay. Sadly Joan died on December 10, 1990. Later Nick was blessed with a very dear friend Helen Morefield who passed away in 2002. When not working, Dad enjoyed a variety of sports and hobbies including curling, bowling, fishing and hockey. He loved walking his dogs, gardening, especially his apple trees and tomato plants. He was a proud member of the St. Vital Legion and a lifetime member of the PPCLI. He participated in the Dominion Institute Memory Project and his interview with them along with photos of his memorabilia can be heard and seen online at their website. The family would like to thank all those who cared so well for Maurice over the past few years including the staff at Catherine Place, the St. Boniface Hospital, CancerCare Manitoba and his many homecare workers especially Louise. Nick's funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue. Interment will follow in St. Vital Cemetery, 236 River Road. In lieu of flowers, donation in Nick's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2008