In Celebration of

Henry Kronis

January 15, 1933 -  September 21, 2018

After a brief hospitalization, Henry Kronis passed away at St. Joseph’s Health Centre on September 21, 2018. He was in his 86th year. Henry was predeceased by his parents, Therese and Julius Kronis of Graz, Austria, his sister and brother-in-law Traudl and Heinz Koenig of San Jose, California, his father-in- law Archie Angus and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jim and Linda Angus. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Kronis (nee Angus), mother-in-law Ella Angus and sister-in-law Nancy Angus (Mark Smyk) as well as nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Henry was born in Munich, Germany. After WW2 his family moved to Graz, Austria. Henry was trained as a tool and die maker with Puch Manufacturing Company in Graz. Upon immigrating to Canada in 1953, he worked with the Toronto Public School Board, learned English and saved to attend the University of Toronto graduating in 1960 as a chemical engineer. Henry worked with Abitibi and later had a lengthy career with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. After retirement Henry enjoyed the Learning Unlimited and Probus opportunities to learn and be with friends.

Henry was a quiet gentle man who loved his home and puttering around in the garden, building or repairing things and going for long walks. Henry enjoyed visiting with the neighbours and we thank them for their many kindnesses to Henry especially as his health and language skills became more difficult. Henry and Marilyn travelled back to Austria and Germany but he was happy and proud to call Canada his home.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Turner and Porter-Yorke Chapel. A celebration of Henry’s life will take place at 11:00 on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Islington United Church, 25 Burnhamthorpe Road. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Should friends wish, donations in Henry’s name can be made to the Healthy Living Clinic (Geriatric Outreach Outpatient Clinic) at Humber River Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, the Memory Clinic at Baycrest Health Sciences or a charity of your choice.

Guestbook 

(3 of 3)

Murray McComb (Cousin to Marilyn Angus)

Entered October 8, 2018 from Ottawa

While I didn't know Henry well, I sure enjoyed his company those times that we were together. He was a wonderful partner for Marilyn, and will be missed.

LoisFricker (Early friend in Canada when working at SunnyView School)

Entered October 27, 2018 from 5351 Yonge St-501 North York. On M2N 7L5

Henry was wonderful with the children and the staff were all keen to hy him learn English snd adjust to his new adventure i was a Physical therapist....i think the head of the department then. Sometimes he would come to my home for a visit snd dinner and my Dad was a big fan of Henry. He understood the challenges he faced in needing to learn the language and manage a job and starting life on his own. He wasn’t all that old at the time. Perhaps about 18. Hebrought the children to and from the therapy department but also during the lunch hour he would join other helpers in the gym to teach aspecially the boys who were all disabled how to play hocker

Lois Fricker (An early friend when both at SunnyView School. Henry was so good with the children as he brought them from their classroom to Physiovdepartment for treatment.)

Entered October 27, 2018 from 5351 Yonge St -501.North York M2N 7L5

Henry was only about 18 and brought the children to the physio department for therapy. He would often join the other bus helpers and young boys to play hockey in the gym at noon hour. Everyone loved him! He used to talk about his sister a lot in those days. . Sometimes he would come home with me on a Friday for dinner with my family. My Dad especially
admired him as he understood the skill demands of Henrys trade yet recognized Henrys ambition for more education ( my Dad was a business executive who had to leave school after Grade 8, but continued to upgrade his education. (He became a Vice President of a large American Company in Canada so knew the value of education! Like Henry, he was a quiet man and a hard worker. Much later on, Marilyn, you and Henry invited my husband and me to your lovely home for a wonderful dinner. Henry had told us so much about you when you were going out together snd he was so happy. You were exactly the person he needed and I know you “put the icing on the cake “ for a long and full life for Henry. I lost Austin four years ago next week. It is so difficult to lose ones dearest Love after a lifetime together.( we met at 15 and went together from then until we married 7 1/2 years later!) I know how hard it is to be alone again after so many years as a couple, but its also wonderful to have that lifetime of memories to draw from as the years go by. Thak youvfor being his chosen love and allowedi him the oportunities to continue to grow and adapt to his chosen country. Its at least twenty or more years since I saw Henry at a SunnyView function. He was so happy and proud of you which made me happy to know that my old friend had a full and happy life in Canada. I alwsys thought of him as very brave to uproot himself from his family at such an early age and come to a new county all alone. That took real courage in my view.and while I’ve been adventuresome in my life, I certainly was never so courageous as Henry. I was happy to read that you had been overseas to visit his family i remember that he lost his sister much too young.
My best to you as you now search for and find that same sort of courage that Henry found so esrly in life. With that example you’ll be just fine but it does take time. i send you my Love, Strength, and Prayers as you go forward. Affectionately, Lois Fricker

Photos 

(1 of 1)

Help Extend the Memorial
Order a Keepsake Book

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Report an Issue