FRED SKOLNY

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FRED SKOLNY Suddenly at the Concordia Hospital on November 6, 2003, Fred, beloved husband of Sophie, passed away at age 84. Fred was born on March 5, 1919 in Malonton. He was predeceased by his mother and father; brothers, Andy (Jessie), Peter, Michael, Nick; brother-in-law Meron Trush; and son-in-law Ron. In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his sister Teenie; brother Walter; daughter Evelyn; son Douglas (Gisele) grandchildren, Fred Jr., Lynne (Peter), Rhonda, Carrie Lee; great-grandchildren, Kalin and Keegan; and many nieces and nephews. Fred led a very interesting life and was an avid storyteller. He loved sharing stories of his youth spent on threshing crews, snaring rabbits, playing goalie for the Springfield Sparks, riding the rails in search of work during the Great Depression, and taking part in plays and singing at the Ivan Franko Hall on Lorne Hill Road. Fred loved nature and the great outdoors. He had a lifelong love of hunting and fishing, activities he enjoyed sharing with his many friends and family. He spent his happiest times with Sophie and their family at their cottage in Sandy Hook where he especially loved working in his meticulously tended garden. He also loved going to Birds Hill Park to look for deer and visit the horses. Prior to his retirement, Fred was an avid golfer and won many company tournaments. He was also an enthusiastic follower of local sports teams as well as the NHL. Fred was always busy with his hands, seemingly able to make anything. He loved playing with his gameboy, making music on the harmonica, and was an avid reader, favouring cowboy books over all others. He was an expert welder by trade and a talented cook. As the famly baker, Fred loved making a variety of bread, especially Paska at Easter. He was renowned for his milk soup, pasta and homemade wine. Fred was a member of the Friendly Settlers Seniors Club and always looked forward to making perogies at St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church. Fred loved to travel. He and Sophie took trips to Hawaii, Mexico and Alaska, around the continental U.S., including the Black Hills, Nashville and Florida, and to Northern Manitoba and throughout Western Canada. Fred and Sophie would have been married for 62 years on November 15, 2003. Fred was a kind and generous man, always ready and willing to help everyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Home, 1800 Day St. Interment to follow at Ukrainian National Cemetery. Fr. Michael Krochak will officiate. Pallbearers will be Sandy Heshka, Fred Skolny Jr., Lynne Onofreychuk, Peter Onofreychuk, Rhonda Hinther, Lawrence Trush, Carrie Lee Callaghan and Douglas Skolny. Honorary pallbearers are Lawrence Skolovy, Tom Yuswak, Wilf Martin and Jim Kowaluk. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Macek and Dr. Sheridan for the care they gave Fred over the past years. They would additionally like to express gratitude to Dr. Hershfield, whom Fred considered not just his physician but also his friend. They also thank the Winnipeg Paramedics and the staff and chaplain at Concordia Hospital for their kindness. Knowing Fred, he would have gratefully declined flowers, hoping instead that you would spend the money and time enjoying your family or the great outdoors. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2003