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ALEXANDER SMALUK
Date of Passing: Nov 08, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALEXANDER SMALUK B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., F/L R.C.A.F. (Retired) Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the age of 95. Survived by Diane, his beloved wife of 71 years. Elder son of the late Arseny and Frances Smaluk; brother of Helen, Nell and the late William (Joyce); loving father of Patricia Chuba (Janzen) and Gloria Royce (Don); proud grandfather of Benjamin, Leonard, Diana and Stephen. An instructor with the R.C.A.F. in the Second World War, he became an educator in the Manitoba school system, and retired as Principal of River East Collegiate in Winnipeg. An avid golfer, he liked nothing more than playing a friendly game with like-minded companions and spending time with his loved ones. Interment Service at The National Military Cemetery at Beechwood, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on November 17, 2016. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations can be made at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, www.hpmcgarry.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sorry to hear of his passing! You all were always so nice to me when I would come to visit in Ottawa. We've lost touch since my dad passed away. Would be nice to talk to Pat and Diane again! I hope all are doing well. - Posted by: Jackelyn Thiessen (Chuba) (Step grand daughter ) on: Nov 29, 2016
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Mr. Smaluk was my high school history teacher at Tec Voc 1956-58. I enjoyed listening to his many stories and anecdotes from his days in WWII RCAF. Especially when he and Mr. Dann started hangar flying together.Those are fond memories. I briefly served with him in 402 Squadron RCAF Auxiliary. He certainly will be missed by myself and other classmates that I keep in contact. - Posted by: Norman Malaylney (stu dent) on: Nov 19, 2016