PATRICIA ANN PETROWSKI

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PATRICIA ANN PETROWSKI May 21, 1940 - January 10, 2012 It is with broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our dear wife and mother on January 10, 2012 at Gimli Community Health Centre due to complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Pat exited this world as she lived it - quietly, with grace, dignity and surrounded by her family. To forever mourn her memory are her husband of 52 years, John; daughter Joan (David Bartmanovich); and son Ken (Megan Campbell). She is also survived by her siblings, Gordon (Judy) Wach; Richard (Zenovia) Wach, Ronald (Rose) Wach and Betty (Louis) Kulyk, and her in-laws Ed (Rose) Petrowski, Ken Mason, Stanley (Helen) Petrowski, Emily (Thomas) Barry, Edwin (Myrna) Petrowski, Bernice (Kjell) Lie, Ted (Emilie Malo) Petrowski as well as many nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her mother Doris (Gurniak Wach) Rech and stepfather John Rech, her estranged father Charles Wach, and her in-laws Michael and Kornelia Petrowski and Donna Mason. We will all remember Pat with love and thoughts of how kind and caring she always was. She could feed an army of people with very little notice, be counted on to help anyone who asked, and had one of the best work ethics of anyone around. She worked at many things through out her life but her proudest moment was the day she started out as a Municipal Clerk at the RM of Gimli. She valued the friendships made with co-workers, councilors, Reeves and rate payers alike. Even though she loved her job - her family came first always. She catered to her Johnny like no other, and loved her children to no end. She was fiercely protective of her family and worked hard to ensure we stayed close always. She made sure that we knew that we were loved unconditionally, and that we knew how to return that love to others. It is impossible to sum up how important our Mom was to all of us, but we do know the hideous disease that is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy robbed her of so many things. A well deserved retirement was marred by uncertainty, medical appointments and much confusion. The disease stole her mobility, took away her joy of cooking and tasting, put an end to our wonderful conversations - but left her mind in tact - wondering why this was happening to her. Though we sound bitter, this same disease taught us many things. The man who loved her so much learned to say I Love You to her spontaneously and unprovoked, the daughter who was always so cheeky, impatient and in a hurry learned there was no better gift than that of time. The strongest son in the world showed there was no softer touch than him wiping her face when a bit of pudding was left behind. Dave and Megan knew they were loved as she loved her own. At this time the family would like to thank the exceptional staff of the IRHA Home Care Team led by Brenda Krulicki, especially Peggy who was Pat's Health Care Aide from day one until the last day she was at home. Thank you Peggy for your help and friendship to us and your care to Mom. On May 16, Mom entered the Gimli Community Health Centre. To all the nursing and support staff: Thank you for treating and caring for our wife and Mom like she was your own. Words cannot express our gratitude and thanks. Gimli is so lucky to have a such a fantastic centre and such compassionate people in its community. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday January 13, 2012 at St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church in Gimli, with burial to follow at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Fr. Art Seaman officiating. Pallbearers will be Joe, Danny and Richard Petrowski, Ed and Scott Kulyk, and Russ Wach. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff and Rod Wach, Raymond Sigurdson and Chris Fulscher. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Healing Garden at Gimli Community Health Centre and Methodius Heritage Church, P.O. Box 92, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 or the charity of your choice. Pat loved Butterflies - the next time you see one - think of her - and if you are fortunate enough to have it sit - its just her quiet way of saying hello and letting you know she is ok. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jan 12, 2012

PATRICIA ANN PETROWSKI May 21, 1940 - January 10, 2012 Peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Gimli Community Health Centre, Patricia Petrowski, beloved wife of John Petrowski and mother of Joan (Dave Bartmanovich) and Ken (Megan Campbell) passed away due to complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in Gimli. Full obituary in Thursday's paper. Gilbart Funeral Home Ltd., Selkirk in charge of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jan 11, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2012