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ARCHIE BARTNICKI
June 1931 - July 2020
Archie graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, in 1957. His first major professional career position was as an aircraft maintenance engineer with Air Canada in Montreal where he advanced to senior levels until his retirement over 30 years ago. He had a strong interest in a variety of technical topics and patented a few of his many inventions. He loved his Polish culture and enjoyed the performing arts and was a strong supporter of both. He made friends in many places and particularly enjoyed visiting with family and friends in Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton.
He was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Leokadia, his brother-in-law George Romanowski, his cousin Halina and her husband Witold Siwik. Archie is survived by his sister, Sophie Romanowski, nephews, Ron Romanowski (Liliana); Paul Romanowski (Dawn) Christian, and niece Janice Burns (Bill) and their daughters, Meghan (Alex) and Bridget in Winnipeg, as well as, nephews, Ed Romanowski (Alice) in Edmonton and their son Ryan in Calgary, Richard Romanowski (Nadeia) and their sons, Kyle and Coen (Varity) in Brisbane, Australia. He is also survived by his close relatives in Montreal, Joanna Siwik and her daughters, Patricia and Tessa, and Bozena Siwik and her son Chris.
Cremation has taken place and a funeral Mass and interment will occur in late August. He will be interred with his parents at Holy Ghost Church Cemetery in Winnipeg.
To commemorate Archie's long life and his contributions to the Polish community in Montreal, donations may be made to the Polish School Council (Emilia Plater School), 280 Hickory Ave., Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5S2 and/or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 110-1525 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9, 1-877-882-2582, donorinfo@heartandstroke.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2020
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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My dearest soulmate, why didn't you tell me! I was gone when the calls came in. Phoned on June 13th, oh God help me with this. There was no answer , I phoned so many times no answer. My heart is broken, I lost an older brother, the late phone calls, the researches, reading, lectures we did the arguments over stem cells, the fight we had regarding your crazy knee brace. You were there for me when hubby passed away, my knee transplants, etc. I wasn’t even there for you. I’m in so much pain that you are gone. Now at least you have no more pain or worries regarding your heart. You were greeted by your dearest matka and tatoush, your brother-in-law, hubby was there to great you also What happened ? I was in the hospital 3 weeks myself worried about you , I had no phone and wasn’t allowed to use theirs, transferred to 3 different hospitals, I got 4 people to phone and explain but no answer. Please forgive me my dear brother, how I found out was a shock and break down phoned hospitals last thing on my mind was O.B and had my shock . I miss you terribly friend. If you had only listened a bit even before J.C. passed away to stay with us but you preferred the City . We were supposed to do more research. listen to music .Now you can do it with hubby . Shall never forget you, still remember FIRST AIR CANADA PARTY AT THE HILON Ron was there also , the polka dance was so funny. Now you can play the accordion up there in the Eternal garden. R.I.P. my friend , soulmate miss you .😥😥😥🌹🌹🕊🕊🕊 - Posted by: Regina Oosterbaan (Best friends for over 50 years ) on: Aug 30, 2020