ALEXANDER M. SHKUT

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ALEXANDER M. SHKUT February 14, 1940 - May 17, 2005 Passed away peacefully at Mississauga Trillium Hospital on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, aged 65 years, after a three month battle with cancer. Beloved husband to Sally (nee Graceffo). Loving father to Jim and his wife Lisa of Whitby, ON, Michael and his wife Mary-Grace of Charlotte, NC, and youngest son Paul of Los Angeles, CA. World's Best Grandfather to Katie, Mitchell, Sera-Marie and Ethan. Survived by his mother Anne (96 years) of Winnipeg. Predeceased by his father Aleksander and his in-laws Eva and James Graceffo. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Valerie and Murray Strong, along with his nephews David and Ken, niece Lauren and their families. In his career Al was President of Russelsteel and Vice-President, Eastern Canada of EMCO Corporation. Throughout his illness, Al inspired all of us with his unwavering strength, his devotion to his family and his love of life. He will be sadly missed, but his presence will be with us always. At Al's request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his life will be held at St. Stephen's-on-the-Hill United Church, 998 Indian Rd., Mississauga at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Michael King and nurses, Carol and Judy, for their wonderful care and the caring staff at the Mississauga Trillium Oncology Clinic. For those who wish, donations may be made to Mississauga Trillium Hospital, in care of Oncology Clinic, 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2005