Tony Shewchuk

  • Tony Shewchuk
  • Date of Passing: May 6, 2021
  • Born: February 3, 1937

Obituary

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend on May 6, 2021.

Anthony (Tony) Shewchuk is survived by his wife Linda, his children Petrina (Richard), Larissa, David (Lilly) and Grandchildren Scott, Kurt, Tyra, Logan, Seaira, and Riley.

Tony was born February 3, 1937 on the family farm south of Gardenton to his parents John and Elizabeth (Paskaruk). Tony will be missed by his sister Helen Garrity (Pat), Natalie (Jerry) Ostryzniuk, sister-in-law Elsie and their families.

He was predeceased by his daughter Raina, sister Olga, brother Alex, and sister Lilly, and brother-in-law Walter.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law Gilbert, sister-in-law Della and their families.

Tony became a permit teacher after high school for two years, then went on to the Imp. Bank of Commerce. he left the bank to become a CN Relieve Station Agent taking him to Kenora, Emo, Atitokan, Winnipeg, Churchill, he was not happy travelling away from his family, so he took an accounting course at Success Commercial College and was employed with Eatons, Pepsi Cola, Lubrifine Oil. Later to work at Canadian Tire and Arnold Brothers.

In 1969, Tony and Linda decided to take over the family farm and remained on the farm till his passing.

Dad was known for his love of his chickens, pigs, and cattle. He was a long-time member of the Gardenton Ukrainian Museum & Gardenton Ukrainian St. Michaels Orthodox Church. The greatest lesson left was his patience.

A private funeral will take place at a later date.

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