John GUSHULAK

GUSHULAK, John 2009-10-20 Oct. 10, 1918 to Oct. 17, 2009 It is with great sadness, the family of John Gushulak announces his passing at Versa Care formerly of Morse Street - Current River. John was born in Gardenton, Manitoba in 1918 (he had just celebrated his 91st birthday on October 10). John was the only child of Mike and Annie Gushulak. His mother passed away during child birth and his father died shortly after of influenza. John was raised by his aunts and uncles in Gardenton. John started his working career with Armstrong Trucking; he also worked on the construction of the Prisoner of War Camp - "Pays Plat". John then began working for the CPR in the warehouse division in 1945 retiring in 1980. John was married to Sophie Dudar on October 26, 1946 and they would have celebrated their 63 wedding anniversary this month. John and Sophie have 4 children - Patricia Tibbs (Pat Danelisky), Judy Carr (Eber Gambee), Susan Rogers (Allan) and Michael (Cheryl). John also has seven grandchildren Michael Tibbs, Michelle Boucher (Joe), Jennifer Yahn (Darcy Pinch), Jeffrey Carr, Cynthia Rogers (Michael Celt), Meghan and Justin Gushulak. John also has three great grandchildren Courtney Boucher, Kailyn and Hayden Yahn. Predeceased by his parents, mother-in-law Nellie Dudar and also one grandchild Timothy Allan Rogers. John’s greatest joy was his wife and family. He spent many hours at Boulevard Lake with his children and enjoyed attending different activities with his grandchildren. John was an active member of the Strathcona Recreation Community Centre. He loved to help out the "Strathcona Teen Toppers" and the running of the weekly Bingo. John liked to garden and shared his harvest by biking around Current River delivering fresh vegetables and fruit to family and friends. John also enjoyed going to Duluth with his family and going to Bingo with his wife and sister-in-law Stella. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM in Current River United Church on Morse Street. EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma in care of funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations to the purchase of a "Memorial Bench" to be placed in honour of John at Boulevard Lake or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. At this time John’s family would like to thank all staff of Versa Care for the extremely kind and good care they showed to John and us during the past two years and the care they are still showing to John’s wife Sophie. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com