In Celebration of

Nadia (Anastasia) Kuzyk

July 3, 1924 - April 24, 2020

In loving memory of Nadia Kuzyk who died of natural causes at Ivan Franko Homes on April 24 at the age of 95.

Born in the Ukraine (nee Susulowska), she married Mike in 1944 coming to Canada in 1949 as part of the Second Wave of Ukrainians who fled for a better life. They settled in Garson where she raised two daughters. Loving Mother of Mary (Joe Hannigan) of Mississauga and Anne (Gary Pemberton) of London, England. When Mike passed in 1995 she continued her love of gardening well into her late 80’s. She was also an avid sewer and embroiderer.

Her two brothers in the Ukraine predeceased her, both at young ages.

A sincere thank you to the dedicated staff at Ivan Franko Homes for their compassionate and loving care since 2016.

Due to the Covid pandemic, a private funeral will take place at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery in Oakville.
If desired, donations many be to Ivan Frank Homes in her memory.

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VICHNAYA PAMYAT!

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Jean and John Schnayder (Friend)

Entered April 25, 2020 from Etobicoke

With our deepest condolences for your loss. May her memory be eternal! A warm embrace to you and Joe,

Mary Kuzyk (Daughter)

Entered April 25, 2020

Due to todays circumstances and since there will not be a public funeral, I would like to share some of what I would have said at a public funeral. My parents married in 1944 in Ukraine and the fled to Germany. They came to Canada in 1949 as Deported People as part of the many "Second Wave" Ukrainians who fled to find a better, freer life. They never spoke of those years in Germany. They came to Canada with nothing. They learned to speak, read and write in English immediately and settled in Garson (near Sudbury). They built their house and had 2 daughters. The importance of a good education was strongly encouraged in both Anne and I and we were constantly told we could attain as high an education as we wanted. I got my Masters degree and Anne became an architect. My Mother instilled in me the importance of my Ukrainian heritage and traditions as well as the comfort of strong faith. She taught me how to sew and embroider and my love and passion for gardening. The early years of her life would not have been easy for her - a life that I cannot even begin to imagine. Her struggles and sacrifices have helped give me the fortunes and opportunities that I have in my life.
Rest in Peace Mom and THANK YOU

Irene Jaworski (God daughter)

Entered April 26, 2020 from Courtice ,ON

Mary,Thinking of you . We hope that you find peace in your grief.
Grant eternal rest O Lord ,to your servant Anastasia and make her memory eternal.
Vichnaya Pamyat’

Irene & Ron Jaworski

Christa Maria Kirsch (Friend)

Entered April 26, 2020 from Belleville

My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your Mother. She was so kind and sweet, and an expert seamstress! I will never forget the beautiful bridesmaid dress she sewed for me for Halina Zakamarco's wedding when my mother was in the hospital. She will be remembered always.

Anne Kuzyk & Gary Pemberton (Daughter and son-in-law)

Entered April 27, 2020 from London, England, United Kingdom

In memory of our dear and loving mother.
Our hearts and prayers are with you as you journey into Heaven.
Rest in peace.
Your loving daughter and son-in-law
Anne & Gary xx

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