Janina Wasilewski

JANINA STANISLAWA WASILEWSKI (nee KLIMCZAK) December 10, 1948 - February 20, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janina Wasilewski at the age of 68. Janina is survived by her husband, Teodor; son, Gregory (Yola) and grandsons, Jeremy and Ryan; daughter, Joanna (Brent) Clowater and granddaughters, Evelyn and Angelina; mother, Maria Klimczak; sister, Grazyna (Piotr) Kraj; niece, Andrea (Noel) Ferrer and great-niece, Olivia; and, nephew, Gregory (Kalyn) Kraj. She was predeceased by her mother-in-law, Marianna Olbert; granddaughter, Camillia Wasilewski; father, Michal Klimczak; and father-in-law, Kazimierz Olbert. Janina was born in Wroclaw, Poland, where she met her future husband, Teodor. Janina came to Winnipeg in September, 1967. Shortly after, she and Teodor were married at St. John Cantius Church, which became a constant in their lives. Janina was very active in the Church, serving as a Trustee in the Executive, as well as in the finance committee. She was a regular reader at Polish mass and has been a member of the Catholic Women's League with St. John Cantius Church for many years. In previous years, she was a long-time, active member of Polish Gymnastic Association - Sokol #1. She was the recording secretary for many years and volunteered hundreds of hours in the kitchen and planning social events. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 846 Burrows Ave., Winnipeg, preceded by the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place after mass at Holy Ghost Cemetery , 4387 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, at Janina's request, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or to a charity of one's choice. Wieczny Odpoczynek Racz Jej Dac Panie.