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KOWALCHUK, Corrine 2009-11-27 Mrs. Corinne Kowalchuk (nee Mazzie) passed away peacefully in her husband‘s arms on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Born November 23, 1948, Corinne was the eldest of three beautiful daughters born to parents Nick and Betty Mazzie. She grew up in the Memorial and John Street neighbourhood of Port Arthur amidst a robust Italian community. She attended St. Joseph‘s School, PACI and graduated from Lakehead Teacher‘s College beginning a lifelong career as a teacher in the Lakehead Separate School Board and continuing her studies to earn a degree from Lakehead University. Roger became her life‘s partner in 1972. Through her actions she demonstrated her love for him and her respect for their marriage. Corinne was also a loving and devoted mother to Mark and Nancy, always encouraging their talents and hopes. She took some time off from teaching to raise her family. Her creativity and organizational skills were soon in high demand by committees and the Catholic Women‘s League – fundraising became second nature to her. On returning to work, Corinne specialized her skills with numerous courses. She felt great pride in working with the “gifted” students in her special education classes. Corinne participated fully in life. She was well read, an accomplished student and a respected teacher. After her retirement, she became extremely involved in various non-profit organizations. In later life, the computer allowed her great access to subjects of interest, politics included, and she gave freely of her time, her knowledge, and her opinions, to the betterment of her professional association and our community. She ran a home-based consulting group, Fresh Resolutions, and taught courses at Lakehead University in Special Education. She was a member of the Holy Family Parish and the Retired Teachers of Ontario. Corinne kept a regular walking schedule with girlfriends, enjoyed downhill and cross-country skiing, worked out at the gym and made time for regular exercise, no matter the season. Left to celebrate her life, love and guidance are her husband Roger, son Mark (Nicole), Calgary; daughter Nancy (Rob) Monchka; sisters Darlene (Laurie) Pierce, Prince George, B.C.; Connie Healey, brother-in-law John Healey, (Calgary); mother-in-law Sally Kowalchuk, sister-in-law Karen Kowalchuk and a special Auntie Vi. Numerous extended family and friends also survive. She was predeceased by her parents Nick and Elizabeth, father-in-law John Kowalchuk and sister-in-law Claudine Kruppa (nee Kowalchuk). Corinne‘s family would like to express their appreciation for the caring visits and cards sent by family and friends. Cremation has taken place and funeral services will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at St. Agnes Church (corner of Brown and Mary Streets) concelebrated by Rev. Antoni Fujarczuk and Rev. James Panikulam. Final interment will take place at a later date in Mountain View Cemetery. Vigil Prayers will be offered on Friday evening at 7:00pm in the Blake Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Northern Cancer Fund or St. Joseph’s Care Group would be greatly appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Corinne Kowalchuk in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 27, 2010. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com