It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Presz announces her passing on the morning of November 22, 2025, at the age of 86.

She is survived by her three children: Judy (Robert Long), Liz, and Stan, as well as countless cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends across the country.

Our Mother was born in the town of Przemyślany, Poland on June 3, 1939, to Adela and Marian Popowicz (both deceased). On September 17 of that year, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east, and the town, just outside of Lviv, is now situated in Ukraine.

Mom spent her childhood in Europe running from the terrors of the war with her mother and older sister Stanisława (Stella) Baginski (deceased). Her father went into hiding to escape capture and detention by the Soviets and was presumed dead. They had a bittersweet reunion in Canada many years later.

Mom, her mother and sister arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax on December 24, 1949, and began a new life in Canada. Six years later, Mom met and married our father Mieczysław (Mitchell) Presz (deceased) and settled in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood, where they raised their family.

Mom and Dad moved to their 'dream home' in Mississauga in 1994. Sadly our father passed away a few years later, but Mom remained in the house until two years ago. As a widow, with support from friends and family, Mom started travelling and cruising the world. We encouraged her to spend our inheritance on travel, and she did her very best to do so for many wonderful years.

We are thankful to the staff of Wawel Villa for looking after Mom over the last few years, and also the staff at the Wellbrook LTC home who took such good care of her in her final days.

Words cannot express how much we already miss you Mama.

You are forever in our hearts and souls.

Sto Lat!