Mieczyslaw BRZOZOWSKI

BRZOZOWSKI, Mieczyslaw “Mike“ - After a full and happy life, Mike passed away at home on March 12, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Born September 6, 1923 in Pludy, Poland, Mike was the beloved husband for 62 years of Gertrud (Trudy). He was the much loved father of Vera (Joe Baran), Jurgen (Paulette), Sig (Peg) and Anita (Ron Greer). Mike was also the very proud Dzadza of Martin (Tonya) Bigeau, Kurt (Sylvie) Bigeau, Heidi (Joey) Garito, Karen (Wayne) Bertrand, Kathryn (Eric) Bergeron, Andrea Brzozowski, Marna (Lino) Durante, Cory (Meaghan Fuller) Brzozowski, Jennifer (Gundars) Roze, Michael Brzozowski, Kim (Eric) Kasunic and Chris (Lisa) Greer. He was also the very proud great-grandfather of James, Dylan, Austin and Alexandre Bigeau, Dante Garito, Zander Bertrand, Nicholas Durante and Cohen and Amelia Fuller-Brzozowski. Mike also leaves to mourn him, his sister-in-law and brother- in-law, Friede and Rudi Grigat in Pegnitz, Germany, as well as their nephews, Dietmar and Bernd Grigat and their families. Pre- deceased by his parents and siblings in Poland. Mike immigrated to Canada in 1951 and worked for 34 years for the Paymaster, Hollinger and Texas Gulf Mines until his retirement in 1984. Mike, along with his wife Trudy, were past members of the Polish White Eagle Society. His passions were his family, his garden and his flowers; he loved to watch them grow. He will be missed. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Jennifer, Natalie and Lynn for their wonderful care and compassion. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from the Miron-Wilson Funeral Chapel (Fr. Mitch Sliwa officiating). In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MIRON- WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 150 Balsam St. S. To light a memorial candle or make online donations or condolences, please visit www.mironwilson.com 11441787