Obituary of Bazel Malec

MALEC, Bazel (Bill) Passed away peacefully on May 4, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson disease, at the age of 87 years. Cherished husband for over 65 years to Olga. Loving father to Mitchell and wife Sharon of Windsor, Paul and wife Sharon of Stratford, and Helen Anderson and husband Keith of Erin. Proud grandpa to Ken and wife Lenna, Kari, Lindsay and Matthew. Great grandpa to Connor and Kira. Dad is survived by his sister Dunia Markovtz and numerous nieces and nephews of Belarus. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mary Mykitczyn and Luba and husband George Schultz and nieces and nephews of Windsor. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Stephanie and brothers George and Paul of Belarus, father and mother-in-law George and Alexandra Derezun and brothers-in-law Walter Mykitczyn and Leon Lipnicki. Dad was born on August 2nd, 1920 in Lubel (Pinsk) Belarus and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1947 after spending 3 years in Germany. He was employed by Windsor Beverages and retired from Chrysler Canada and was a member of CAW Local 444. Dad instilled integrity, honesty, compassion, humour and above all the importance of family to all of us. Dad took every opportunity to help family, friends and neighbours and made a lasting impression to everyone he met. Dad was especially proud to be a Canadian citizen, living in "The best country in the world" as he always reminded us. Olga and family would like to thank Shirley, Louise and Kelly of CCAC and Doug, Dawn and staff at COMCARE for their compassion, support and excellent care of dad during these past years. Also, the family would like to extend a special thank you to Eugene and Zdislawa Andrzejuk and Harry Machina for your countless visits and support. Your loyal friendship will never be forgotten. Friends will be received at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. Relatives and friends will be received on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church (1410 Drouillard Rd. at Metcalfe St.) for visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Windsor Grove Cemetery. Your loyal friendship will never be forgotten. If you wish, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Parkinson's Foundation of Southern Ontario. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com