SAMUEL GYRYLUK

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SAMUEL GYRYLUK Sam Gyryluk passed away peacefully on September 3, 2005 with his family at his side at the Riverview Health Centre. He is survived by his children, Nick (Pat), John (Diane), Nancy Colberg, and Jacqueline Malcolm; and Jacqueline's sister, Valerie Cook; his brother-in-law John (Barb) Malcolm, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sam was predeceased by his wife, Annette in 1990, as well as his sister, Molly and brother, Tom. Sam was born on August 27, 1920 in Winnipeg. He married Annette Malcolm in 1942. During the Second World War he served overseas, (1942 to 1945) with the PPCLI Corps, earning numerous combat medals. He worked as an electrical apprentice at Schumacher and Mackenzie Co. Ltd., where he later became a journeyman electrician. In 1960 he worked for Transport Canada at the Winnipeg International Airport as an electrical supervisor. He retired in 1985. Sam had been a long-standing member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (59 years). During his retirement he enjoyed hours of activity at the Kinsmen Rehfit Centre where he made many friends. His family wishes to thank Dr. Lorne Brandis, Dr. Paul Daeninck and the staff at 3 East, Riverview Health Centre for all of their support, professionalism and caring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare or to the Kinsmen Rehfit Centre. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8 at the Crescent Fort Rouge Church located at 525 Wardlaw Ave. Rev. Peters Derry will be officiating. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 06, 2005