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KENNETH DONALD WASYLYK
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKENNETH DONALD WASYLYK With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth Donald Wasylyk on March 16, 2005 at The Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, ON. He was 66 years old and died of heart complications related to his diabetic condition. Ken touched the lives of so many people with his sense of humour, friendly personality and fun loving easy going attitude. He was born on October 1, 1938 in Winnipeg, the son of Steve and Mary and was raised on a farm in Narol, MB with his brother Clifford, sister Gerry and his beloved cousins and uncles. As a teenager, Ken went to work for his Uncle Harry Wasylyk, a renowned pioneer in the polyethylene packaging industry and began his legacy in the business world. In the summer of 1958, Ken Wasylyk met Helen Botan on a blind date. The two were married shortly after and had their son, Darren. Six years later, the family moved to Ontario and had their daughter, Kendra. Ken was a born entrepreneur with a passion for business and a hard work ethic. In 1969 he founded Custom Converters Printers Ltd. with two family members who would become his business partners. It was the first of several Canadian based flexible packaging operations that he would help develop in his career. Kenny will be dearly missed by his wife and children, grandson Tyler and adoring son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Lori. His memory and spirit will live forever in our hearts. Family and friends are invited to join us to share in a celebration of Ken's life with visitation at Turner and Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, north of QEW), on Sunday, March 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, buy a friend a coffee and make a donation to The Canadian Diabetes Association or The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2005
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Ken Wasylyk was a smart business man and he was willing to share what he had learned. One afternoon I was talking to him about Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and he listened patiently, with smiling eyes. Then he said, "Every business has the same problems. My problems and yours are exactly the same - except my numbers are bigger." This was a casual comment that struck a chord in me and I have often repeated his comment to clients while consulting. I admired Ken and have tried to emulate his business style. - Posted by: Karen Keppler (Friend) on: Apr 03, 2005
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Ken Wasylyk was a smart business man and he was willing to share what he had learned. One afternoon I was talking to him about Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and he listened patiently, with smiling eyes. Then he said, "Every business has the same problems. My problems and yours are exactly the same - except my numbers are bigger." This was a casual comment that struck a chord in me and I have often repeated his comment to clients while consulting. I admired Ken and have tried to emulate his business style. - Posted by: Karen Keppler (Friend) on: Apr 03, 2005
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Uncle Ken was always a down to earth type of person. He had a relaxing, easy going manner that tended to put one at ease. Humour seemed to be part of his character and I don't think that I can ever remember a time when he and Aunt Helen came to Winnipeg to visit that you didn't hear his laughter throughout the visit. Will miss your laugh Uncle Ken. - Posted by: Ken Botan (Family) on: Apr 03, 2005
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Uncle Ken was such a kidder. I can not remember a time when he didn't have that twinkle in his eye. Uncle Ken loved new gadgets and we, the Botans, were the targets of his new fangled, bright lights movie camera. He "surprised" all of us doing various "natural" things, like eating, wrestling, dancing, going to the bathroom. Need I say more! This home movie of us that Uncle Ken still has, was shot in the '60's. It remains one of my most treasured possessions. - Posted by: Darlene Hrynchyshyn (Family) on: Mar 23, 2005
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Uncle Ken liked to tease and joke. Back when Helen and Ken were first married and lived in Winnipeg, whenver they came to visit Baba who lived with us, he'd poke his head in my room and ask how did I ever find my bed? My first job was working in his factory for the summer. He liked to revist all his old haunts whenever he was in Winnipeg and could tell stories about those places. I remember him as being friendly to everyone. He was one of the good guys. - Posted by: June Jackett (Family) on: Mar 21, 2005