Kuzminski, George

Mr. George Kuzminski, 86 years of age, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday March 15, 2007 at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. George was a long time employee of Canada Car, retiring after 35 years, as a Production Foreman. A veteran of World War II, he served from 1941 to 1946. George was past president of the Lakehead Light Horse Association and had been a member of the Moose Lodge and Prosvita Society. He was a dedicated hunter and fisherman, a lover of nature, spending many long hours tending his gardens and caring for his wild birds. He was always raising horses, chickens, wild turkeys and a variety of exotic birds. He especially took great pride in the achievements of his grand children, expecting daily updates. rGeorge will be sadly missed by his devoted wife Dolly, daughters Brenda (Erik) Larsen and Colleen McNeill. He is also missed by grandchildren Mark (Cheryl) Larsen, Amanda (Sean) MacMillan, Miranda McNeill, Kristopher McNeill and his girlfriend Katelyn Lacey, as well as many great-grandchildren. Also sisters Emily (Bill) Gelevan, Vickie (Walter) Pawluk, Verna Staniecki and sister-in-law Elenor Kuzminski and numerous nephews and nieces. George was predeceased by his parents Dora and Jacob, brothers Leonard and William, sisters Vera Kuzminski, Nancy Chalat and Laverne Craven. Funeral services for the late Mr. George Kuzminski will be held at 11:00 A.M. , on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 in the Chapel of the HARBOURVIEW FUNERAL CENTRE, 499 North Cumberland Street, presided by Rev. MSGR. P.M. Stilla, V.G. , visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to service time. Family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.