Paula HNATIW

HNATIW, Paula 2008-10-06 After a courageous battle with cancer, Paula Hnatiw passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family at the Thunder Bay Regional Science Centre on October 3, 2008. Paula was born into a large family of 16 on April 26, 1934 in Canora Saskatchewan. She came to Thunder Bay at the age of 17 where she later met and married her loving husband Jerry and started their family. She worked at the Port Arthur Prosvita until she retired to care for her husband when his health began to fail. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling to the border, fishing, tending to her garden and walking wherever she went. Paula was always generous with her baking and with her traditional Ukrainian dishes, and she willingly shared her strong opinions with those around her. She is survived by her son Jerry (Joanne), daughter Patty (Kelly), her three grandchildren Chantell (Jay), Kerri and Jamie (TJ), sisters Rose Popowich, Anne Caban, Olga Bickerton, Vicky Kostiuk, Adeline Radesic (Nello), Kathy Cheveldayoff (Brent), Sylvia Palamar (Nick), sister-in-law Ann Chabun, brothers David Chabun (Sharon), Lorne Chabun (Joyce) and many nieces and nephews. Paula was predeceased by her husband Jerry, brothers Harry, Sam, Percy, Ed, Wally, brothers-in-law Bill Popowich, Ted Kostiuk, Lloyd Bickerton and Nick Caban. As per Paula‘s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family ceremony will be held. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.