WILLIAM (BILL) MALYNYK

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WILLIAM (BILL) MALYNYK On the evening of Thursday, January 27, 2005, William (Bill) Malynyk, aged 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 1988; brother Nick. Bill leaves behind his son Lyle (Pat); his daughter Brenda; and his precious granddaughter Jessica; brother Harry and sister-in-law Judy, with whom he shared a close relationship. He is also survived by Dick and Bernice Sheppard, his former neighbours whom he considered his greatest friends. He is also survived by his sisters, Lena, Mary and Rose and their families. Bill met Elizabeth while working for her father in Woodridge, and marriage soon followed. He served overseas as a Gunner in the Army and upon his return they built a house and raised a family in East Kildonan, which was home until a few short years ago. His entire working career was spent as an appliance repairman with Eatons. Many conversations were held around the kitchen table about the good old days. Many of his customers shared a special friendship with Bill after his retirement and he cherished those visits and telephone calls. Even after retirement, you could always find Bill in the garage, tinkering and repairing something; turning nothing into something - that was his specialty. Some of his inventions were pretty creative, and we shared many good laughs over them. There was no greater enjoyment to Bill than to spend a day fishing with his wife and family. He was quite the swimmer in his younger years and could out swim his son any day! He was also a great bowler, and for many years bowled on leagues at Billy Mosienko Lanes. His basement was lined with dozens of trophies. Another love of his was ceramics. Bill's entire house was filled with ceramics he made over the years. Bill spent the last number of years residing at Kildonan Personal Care Home due to Alzheimer's Disease. The family would like to thank staff for their kindness and compassion over the years. The family would also like to thank Dick and Bernice Sheppard for all their love and support over the years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB. BACK AGAIN Time has taken me from you, Although not very far. I'll be watching through the sunshine And through the brightest star. I'll be watching all of you, From the Heavens up above. So take good care of each other And carry all my love. If you're ever wondering if I'm there Here's where you can start Take a look inside yourself Deep within your heart. I'll always be your Father and your Best friend, So anytime you need me, Close your eyes, I'm back again. Goodbye, our Dear Father and Grandfather VICHNAYA PAM'YAT Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at: www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2005