Winnifred ROPELESKI

TRACZYK, Winnifred (nee Ropeleski). Born January 6, 1915 in Montreal. Passed away peacefully on June 12, 2004 in Parksville, B.C. with family by her side. Predeceased by her loving and devoted husband George and grandson Markus. She will be sadly missed by her children Helen (Andy), Frances (Bill), Julie (Juergen), John (Grace), her grandchildren Tania (Alex), Robby, Christopher (Kim), Andrea (Mark), Alicia (Evan), Kate, Lara, Sean, Alexander and four great-grandchildren, Luca, Logan, Bianca and Cameron. Survived by brother Albert and sisters Teonia, Lucy and Henia. Predeceased by brothers Henry, Joe, and sister Mary. Winnie was admired and respected by her many students during her twenty-five years of teaching. She was a dedicated and strong supporter of the Goodwill Club, the White Eagle Polish Society, the White Eagle Seniors Club and St. Mary's Polish Church. She will be fondly remembered for her strong sense of family commitment and devotion, her welcoming and positive attitude, her hard work, her sense of humour, her joie de vivre and her easy going manner which endeared her to so many. Often enjoyed by family and friends were her numerous plays (Taniec Kwiatow), singing, fashion statements, card playing and a multitude of pies from the bakery oven. "Thanks Mom, for your unconditional love, your strength, your kindness and for providing, with Dad, a secure and peaceful household." Resting aton Thursday, June 17 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mary's Polish Church (Hochelaga and Gascon) at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18. Interment at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to a charity of your choice. The Montreal Gazette