MARGARET SOPHIE SWALUK

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MARGARET SOPHIE SWALUK On February 10, 2005, aged 84, Margaret passed away peacefully at the Shoal Lake-Strathclair Health Centre, with her sister, Anne, by her side. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Steven and Katherine; brothers, Ross, Wesley, Walter, and her sister Jennie. Remaining to cherish her memory are brother, Joe of Windsor, ON, sisters, Minnie (Sid) Prokopchuk of Roblin, Marion (Rudy) Usick of Erickson, Anne Shwaluk of Oakburn; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Born in the R.M. of Shoal Lake, always wanting to be a teacher, she began her teaching career in Rackham, MB. She moved to Toronto in her early 20's where she obtained an educational degree as a primary school specialist, completing her 40 year career with the Ontario Catholic School System. Margaret was active in her church, a 50 year member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League, and a founding member of St. Demetrius Church in Toronto. Margaret's love of travel took her across Canada, USA, Europe, and South Pacific. Her artistic talent showed in her many paintings and crafts. Although Margaret recently moved closer to her family, she kept in touch with her Ontario friends that she dearly missed. Prayers will be held on Monday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Rae's Funeral Chapel, Shoal Lake. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, February 22, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shoal Lake. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Rev. George Malik and Rev. Deacon Conrad Plante will officiate. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Ever remembered: Vichnaya Pam'yat. Remembrances and condolences may be emailed to raesfs@mts.net Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson are in care of the arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2005