Loving mother of Monika, sister of Ryszard, wife to the late Wojciech Golebiewski, and cherished grandmother of Patricia and Petrit, passed away on October 11th, 2024 at the age of 77.
Halina was a devoted matriarch; a woman who worked hard for those she loved. A tenacious and vibrant spirit, she met life's twists and turns with humor and wit; with an infectious spirit and a commanding presence.
A lover of musicals, the arts, animals (especially her Kicia) history and classic literature, long strolls and nature; she channeled her faith and fierce compassion by believing in and being in service of others.
Halina was born in Chelm, Poland on February 1st, 1947 and grew up in Warsaw with her brother and cousins. She was a devoted daughter to her mother Jadwiga, with whom she spent countless hours in the kitchen mastering Polish cuisine; skills she later took to her role as a cook for an all-boys orphanage, and grandma at the kitchen table.
Halina had a flair for making things happen- even in the most unlikely of circumstances; from a career in Polish radio and television, and the federal government, to managing car production lines, and later, to finding a way to reunite with her daughter in Canada in the 90s, she truly was a woman of many trades.
Halina's emboldened determination meant that nothing was impossible. Where there was a will, there was always a way. We've learned so much from her.
We will miss her clever riddles, witty jokes, and one-line rebuttals that would make a room roar. Above all, we will miss her warmth, her loving heart, and her beautiful smile. May you rest in peace, Babcia.
Our love for you is boundless. We feel your vibrant spirit all around us and we will hold you close to our hearts forever.
Visitation will be held at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel (2357 Bloor Street West), Toronto, from 3-5 p.m., prayers 4 p.m., on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Casimir's Church (156 Roncesvalles Avenue), Toronto at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
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Turner & Porter - Yorke Chapel
2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6S 1P4
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Sunday, 3 Nov 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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St. Casimir’s Church
156 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON, M6R 2L4
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