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WALTER ZAPORZAN

Born: Jul 27, 1925

Date of Passing: Sep 29, 2012

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WALTER ZAPORZAN July 27, 1925 - September 29, 2012 Peacefully after just two weeks in hospital Walter passed after a long, healthy life. Walter was predeceased by his loving wife Donna and is survived by his son Robbie, daughter Leora (Bruce Harvey), and his wonderful granddaughter Madison. He was born and raised in the Ukrainian community of Vita and left there to join the Navy at age 17. He served in the Second World War on the corvette HMCS Hawkesbury doing escort duty on the “Murmansk Run”. After the Navy Walter joined CNR where he worked until age 55 when he retired so he could golf every summer day at Pine Ridge Golf and Country Club. He also loved hunting, fishing and curling many times with brother Bill. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m., at HMCS Chippawa, 1 Navy Way.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 04, 2012

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • So sorry about Walter. He always supported his kids. In particular, Robbie's various and numerous different endeavours. Rest in peace, dear Walter. You will always be remembered. - Posted by: anonymous (former neighbour of Walter and Donny) on: Jun 22, 2013

  • Sorry to read about your father. I remember he really enjoyed hunting (ducks on the clothes line), and golfing. I am thinking of you and your family, and your brother. - Posted by: Laurie Eremko (friend of Lee) on: Oct 06, 2012

  • Thinking of you Lee and your family. - Posted by: Margie Harris (friend) on: Oct 04, 2012

  • Walter was a very good friend of my brother Bill, who was also a CN conductor. I was a CN brakeman too but had to find a new job in 1960 because of dieselization. Walter was always a great guy to work with and I always appreciated getting called to work with him. My brother, Bill, died a few years ago. - Posted by: Allan Peden (Friend from railway days) on: Oct 04, 2012

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