Mary TARCHUK

Mary Nykiforuk NYKIFORUK, Mary (nee Tarchuk) - (Age 88). On January 14, 2005, after a valiant struggle with a lengthy illness, Mary passed away in Toronto Western Hospital with her family by her side. Mary is predeceased by her loving husband, Paul and by her children Helen and William. Beloved mother of Grace (Toronto), Shirley (Bruce Mines, ON) and Donald. Grandmother of Tracey (John), Shelayne (Scott), Beth (Les), and De-Anne (Andrew). Great grandmother of Tyler, Dylan, Coleman, and Elizabeth Ann. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Anne, Rose, Olive, Mike, Bill and John. As a wife and grandmother, she was a source of strength and dignity to us all. Her concern and caring continued to her last breath. Her journey now is to join those who went before her, where she can forever breathe easily and walk freely in the light of God's grace and love. Special thanks to the staff at Kensington Gardens North and Toronto Western Hospital ER and 8A for their care. Cremation. Memorial Services will be held in Bruce Mines, Ontario in the spring and at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto (416-928-2355). Dates and times to be announced. If desired, donations may be made to MADD (www.madd.ca), the Parkinson Society Canada (www.parkinson.ca) or the Alzheimer Society (www.asmt.org). "There is joy in the presence of angels" - 1/22/2005 - ID5562590