Wilhelm BERDOWSKI

BERDOWSKI, Wilhelm/William, Born November 11th, 1919, passed away at daybreak on November 1, 2003 at the Hotel Dieu Hospital at the age of 84. Survived by his daughter Teresa and his son Ted and wife Halina. William is also survived by his brother Ed of Chicago and sister Michalina of Poland. Sokol (Falcon) a Polish Army Veteran, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Polish Veterans Br.4 418 who moved to Canada's promised land for a better life in 1950. An electrician whose start in the Pickle Crow Gold Mines (Pickle Lake, Ontario) brought him to St. Catharines to be later employed by the St. Lawrence Seaway. Passions for this man were to make good for his children. Nature was another one of his pleasures. Memories of his childhood on the farm were a favourite topic and my enjoyment. Dad, you will be sadly missed. Kochamy ciebie. William will be resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vi gil prayers will take place on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 5 Oblate St. Interment at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. Donations to The Friends of the Poles in th e East would be appreciated by the family. On-line Guest Book - www.dartefuneralhome.com 11/4/2003- ID2920318 - St. Catharines Standard