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JOHN CHARLES MACHOWSKI
Born: Aug 03, 1953
Date of Passing: Feb 08, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN CHARLES MACHOWSKI John Machowski passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Selkirk and District General Hospital after a sudden battle with Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 62. Born August 3, 1953, he obtained a brown belt with Manitoba Judo Club and served several years as Chief Petty Officer with Sea Cadets. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Winnipeg and moved to Dryden to work for the TD Bank. During his several years of study, he was also employed at "The Mill" (Gerdau - as it is now) and in 1982 he returned to the Mill to work various positions on "The Furnace" until his injury in 2003. He enjoyed his remaining years appreciating various forms of art. He was predeceased by his grandparents and sister Beryl Marion (1990) and will be sadly missed by his parents John and Mildred Machowski, wife Brenda, daughter Crystal, son John E, sisters Lorraine (Edward) Plouffe, Diane (Mike) Craine, Mildred (Moe) Oye and Carol Kupchik along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at The Christ Church, Selkirk, MB at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, PLEASE donate to cancer research. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2016
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My sisters and brother grew up with Johnny on the same street. Fond memories. The family has our deepest sympathy. My Mom Dolly Hardwick sends her sympathy also. - Posted by: Marion laye (Hardwick) (Grew up together) on: Feb 20, 2016
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Dear John and Mildred We just read about your son and are so sorry for your loss. Will see you when we get back from Mexico. - Posted by: Tom and Lenore Boyce (friend) on: Feb 19, 2016
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Sorry to hear of John's passing . Our condolences to his family . - Posted by: Mike and Joanne Mayo (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2016
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Last September I had the pleasure of meeting John we chatted for over a half an hour we hadn't seen each other in over twenty years - Posted by: andy cotton (school friend) on: Feb 15, 2016
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Although we fell out of touch I always considered John my oldest friend.We were friends for 56 years. I will miss him. - Posted by: Gill Stefanson (friend) on: Feb 14, 2016
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Condolences to the Machowski family. John was one of the truly good guys- sorry to see him go. - Posted by: Don Chubey (Friends from high school and U. of Wpg.) on: Feb 14, 2016