DONALD MICHAEL BAZYLO

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

• Sorry to hear about Donny's passing. I enjoyed visiting when he moved to Lac du Bonnet. Wished I could have visited more often. My prayers are with him and his family. - Posted by: Yvonne Roberts (Friend from Transcona and Lee River) on: Mar 26, 2012

• A tribute to Don http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q0yQEQJa7g I'll miss you my friend! Woody - Posted by: David Wood (Woody) (Son in-outlaw) on: Mar 25, 2012

• Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Bazylo, Albert, Larry, Yvonne and Darlene. Sorry to hear about Donald passing. Our condolences to you all. - Posted by: Pat Thiessen and Joyce Gaida (nee White) (Old friends from years ago.) on: Mar 25, 2012

• My name is David Wood. I am Don’s son-in-common-law or close friend whom had the pleasure to be within his company since 1993 when we first met. The family of Donald Michael Bazylo, Don, Donny or Baz if you wish, would like to start by thanking all those whom are amongst us today, and have surrounded us with love and support throughout the past few weeks as Don transitioned from physical to spiritual presence. I met Don in 1993 as Joan’s new boyfriend. I wasn’t sure what to make of him at first, but it wasn’t long before Joan and Don were inviting us over for dinner where Don won me over with his hospitality, anything goes conversation and most of all he could cook! You have no idea how happy we were about this as years before, dinner with Joan’s meant burn roast or crispy ham but, Don changed all that going forward. You could barely get into the kitchen to make something to eat without Don pitching in somehow. He truly did love adding a pinch of this or a dash of that. Over the years Don and I became very close, spending many days and nights laughing, telling stories and tales of the day, and like any regular family had the occasional disagreement but the good far outweighed the bad. He never appeared judgemental to new strangers and would welcome anyone into his home. Common sayings and traits • Ya figure • I’m the toughest SOB when Joan's not around • I’m fully qualified Concept of time Don was one of the first people I met that never wore a watch. He scoffed at others driven by the o mighty clock and the theory was it either night or day, you eat when you are hungry and you sleep when you are tired. Upon Don’s retirement, the family presented him with a watch we new he would love… it had hands however they were not attached to a center pin and floated around inside the casing. Don thought it was a great gift. A couple of years past the time Joan and Don built their dream home, they purchased the well known Pontoon boat. This boat became a focal point of enjoyment for Family and friends to gather and travel in. We event installed a patio heater onboard for the early spring and late fall nights. Don loved to have anyone drive, including family, kids and strangers. He truly took pleasure in others enjoyment of this. We traveled to every possible accessible point along the Winnipeg River system. Memorable trips always included Pinawa Dam, Driving to town every July Long weekend for the town fireworks or its best purpose of all was “sifting” where you take the boat out at night park in the middle of the lake and enjoy the stars and each others company. Pictures we will present to you today reflect the good times had by all with one of Don’s greatest treasures. Don was not big on the TV during the summer months, he preferred people to socialize, play botche ball, horseshoes, crib or just relax outside with a coffee or a beer. I will deeply miss you my friend. Your jokes (good or bad), our conversations (Serious or not), our comfortable silence sitting in the gazebo, our boat rides, 3 beer 4x4s and quick witted humor! I’d like to take a few moments to tell you of our ride home. Only five short weeks ago, I drove Don to an Appt at Cancercare Victoria hospital after meeting with a chemotherapist and a Radiologist. The news from either were not good and the message received loud and clear was that our time together was coming to an end. This was a very very heavy day for Don and the family members in attendance including myself. It was a beautify sunny day, not a cloud in the sky. Don and I stopped in at the vendor in Anola to pick up a 6 pack and make the day into a 3 beer 4x4 ride. It was beautify in every way as the sun shined on us as we traveled the long way home through the edge of Whiteshell. On the ride home Don and I tried our best to bull shit about nothing as we always did but were drawn it to discuss one's deepest thoughts and emotions. I dwelled on every word he said but I'd like to share with you some exact statements Don made. I expressed to him how grateful I was to be in his company and how much I’ve enjoyed being his friend. Thankfully, he expressed the same And continued by letting me know he was ready to leave this world. That he had done everything he wanted to do on his bucket list but that his only regret was not taking Joan to Vegas as they had always talked about it but unfortunately didn’t make it. Don’s wishes were to be remembered in a celebration as opposed to a funeral. That may be hard to do given the many people he has touched who are here to say goodbye however, Don will always be remembered to many of us as free spirited, easy going and happy go lucky. As we share our sadness for him leaving us, Don would smile to hear us share stories and laughs together as we honer and celebrate the life of my friend. I would like to close this celebration with a video which captures many of the memories captured over the years. The video attempts to show captured memories of family & friends, his journey to the otherside and his reconnection with Joan, where we believe he is this very moment. I hope you enjoy this tribute to Don http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q0yQEQJa7g - Posted by: David Wood (Woody) (Son in-outlaw) on: Mar 25, 2012

• Emily and Family, We were so sorry to read about Don's death. We haven't seen him for over 40 years but remember him as a great kid when you lived next door to us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. - Posted by: Beth & Barbara Newell ( Old neighbours) on: Mar 24, 2012

• So sorry to hear about your passing. We will miss our afternoon cocktail hours solving the world problems. To my best friend rest in peace. - Posted by: doug and phyllis bartlett (friend) on: Mar 23, 2012

• I always thought of you Donny as a younger Dean Martin that could throw a wicked 49 option. I knew the ball was coming whenever the play was called. What a guy, what a friend, what a memory growing up. - Posted by: Lyle Foster (friend) on: Mar 23, 2012

• I'm glad that Baz got to enjoy a bit of the good life, even though it was tinged with sadness. You'll be remembered and missed my brother for your every kindness to me. - Posted by: Bob Nelson (Classmate & coworker) on: Mar 22, 2012

• so sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was a great guy. Loved working with him in my early days at the cn. will never forget his heart and passion for the way he played hockey and someone that I looked up to as a young guy growing up in Transcona.. - Posted by: mel demarchi () on: Mar 22, 2012

• Don was a dedicated railroader and a pleasure to work with. Don loved his job, especially working on passenger trains. I can honestly say he was a joy to work with and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace Donny. Doug Dillon - Posted by: Doug Dillon (Fellow work mate) on: Mar 22, 2012

• Sorry to hear about Don, currently in Palm Springs til April, our thoughts are with you, see you when we get back, take care. - Posted by: Marcel D. and Deb (friends) on: Mar 22, 2012

• Kristine, it was great meeting you and spending time with you, sorry it had to be under these circumstances, my short time spent with Don will be remembered, and the best was the day his buddies were at Pinawa, the smile on his face to have everyone around him was the greatest joy anyone could ask for. My deepest sympathy to your family and Emily, and of course to Luke... - Posted by: Arleen (Paramedic) on: Mar 22, 2012

• We are so very sorry for your loss. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. - Posted by: Darwin and Linda Armstrong (Friend of Mother's) on: Mar 22, 2012