Walter OLEWSKI

OLEWSKI, Walter 2008-11-04 Mr. Walter Olewski, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2nd at TBRH surrounded by his family. Wally was born on March 3, 1928 in Fort William and was employed at Northern Wood Preservers, retiring in 1989. Wally spent many happy years fishing the waters of Lac Des Mille Lac with the love of his life Elsie and their cherished pets Mingo, Shane and Seiko. He is survived by sisters Stella Lucas and Olga Prystanski, step- daughter Lorraine (Henry) Mandziuk, step-son Fred (Jane) Van Horne (enroute from Dartmouth, N.S.), step-granddaughter Carolyn (Gary) Weiss and their children Carter, Jordan and Owen, step grandson Billy Mandziuk, step grandaughter Kelly Van Horne and step grandson Jeffrey Van Horne as well as many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by close friend Albert Marchinko who spent many hours visiting and passing the time with Wally. Also his fishing buddies John Marshall, Jack & Edith Mack along with the rest of the gang from Savanne River Landing and long time friend Mary Creechan. He was predeceased by Elsie Van Horne, parents Cassandra and William Olishewski, brothers John Olishewski and Nick Jeffries, sisters Mary Biloski, Ann Kuchiak & Jean Kuchiak. Also, long time fishing partner Carl Specht. The family wishes to thank the many health care workers both at St. Joseph’s Care Group and at Roseview Manor whose compassion and friendship meant at lot to Wally. Cremation has taken place. As per Wally’s wishes, a celebration of his life will take place at Roseview Manor on Thursday, November 6th at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to join together, enjoy a casual lunch and trade “Wally” stories. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com