MARY MICHALCHUK

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MARY MICHALCHUK
June 19, 1929 – April 22, 2021

Peacefully, Mary Michalchuk, our beloved mother passed away on April 22, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta.
Mary was born in Transcona, Manitoba on June 19, 1929. She was predeceased by her husband George, her parents, Joseph and Sophie Fass, brothers, Antonin and Walter. She is survived by her sister Alice Small, brother Alfred and their families.
In her earlier years, she was a fabulous knitter. Her sweaters had intricate cabling and she often incorporated the popcorn stitch to please her daughter. She ingeniously used plastic cocktail toothpicks to knit Barbie dresses. She was a devoted wife; being a strong advocate for her husband during his illness. Over the years they enjoyed the bounty of their large vegetable garden at their home in Transcona that was harvested each fall and almost lasted through to the next spring. Her shortbread 'secret family recipe' was often sought after. In 2013, she moved from Winnipeg to be closer to her children in Calgary. Later in life, she enjoyed trips within Canada to Victoria, Whistler, the Canadian Rockies, Toronto and Niagara Falls with her daughter and son-in-law. She looked forward each year to the excitement of the Calgary Stampede and the pancake breakfasts.
She is survived by her son Matthew (Anne-Marie), her devoted daughter Carolyn (Ken) Drysdale, grandsons, Daniel (Susannah), Stephen and, great-grandson Magnus, all of Calgary, Alberta.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the many health care professionals over the years who cared for Mary both in Winnipeg and Calgary.
Cremation has taken place with interment to follow in accordance with our Mother's wishes.

Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca

SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate)
Telephone: 403-297-0711
Honoured Provider of
Dignity Memorial

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 01, 2021