MARY VICTORIA SYZEK (PANASOWIEC)

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MARY VICTORIA SYZEK (nee PANASOWIEC) It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother and Grand-mother at the age of 91 years, on April 18, 2001. Mary was born on March 21, 1910 on a farm in Belzec, Poland to parents, Jozes and Victoria. She was blessed with three sisters, Helena, Bronia and Stosia and two brothers, Steven and Julian. Mary moved to Canada in 1928. She was a professional seamstress. She started a business teaching Fashion Design (Mademoiselle Panas Fashion) and Sewing School in the McIntyre Building. In 1940, she married our father Nicholas. Together they started Winnipeg Brush Co., Manitobas oldest brush manufacturing company and a family. When our father became ill in 1946, she continued to operate the business, care for her husband and nurture two sons. As a woman entrepreneur, she was a pioneer in a difficult and changing times. As a mother she was gifted with strong beliefs in God and total devotion to her family. Mary loved to spend time with the family at Winnipeg Beach and Assiniboia Downs. She will be forever treasured and lovingly remembered by her two sons, Alexander and Nicholas (Gloria) grandchildren, Nicholas of Tofino, BC, Daniel of Whistler, BC, Jacqueline, Caroline and David and their mother MaryAnne of Winnipeg. The family wish to thank the caregivers at Central Park Lodge and the dedicated staff on 3E at Deer Lodge Centre and Rev. Aubrey Hemminger for their support and comfort. Prayers will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Ave., with an Oblate Father officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery. "God Be With You, and God Bless You." CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements - 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2001