Obituary of Ethel Maureen Bialkowski

BIALKOWSKI Peacefully at University Hospital with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, Maureen (Miki), beloved wife of the late Jan (1970) in her 86th year. Cherished mother of Mark Bialkowski (Karen Phillips), Jules Bialkowski (Wanita), Kathleen George (Lonnie), Karen Sworik (Bruce), Joseph Bialkowski (DiAnn). Proud grandmother of Jillian Bourque (Bill), Jeff Bialkowski (Katrina), James Bialkowski (Tess), Joey Lynn Bialkowski, Jessica Knight (Patrick), Dylan Sworik (Sarah), Juliane Bowers (Isaiah), Alexander Sworik, Michelle Gulyas (Ryan), and Kevin Bialkowski. Special Great-Grandmother of Emma, Claire, William and Emily. Loved sister of Frances Sumner and the late Margaret Wright. Miki trained as a nurse in Scotland and served in the Second World War, where she met and nursed her dear husband Jan. After immigrating to Canada in 1949 with two small sons, two daughters and another son were soon added to her family. In the 50s and 60s, Miki was passionately busy with her young family, volunteer work, baking, knitting, and homemaking. She returned to the workforce at University Hospital in the early 70s following the death of her dear husband. Miki will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her compassion for others, her love of cats and books (especially Stephen King), her storytelling, and special occasions celebrated with a glass of "Julio". Despite incredible hardships, Miki had a love of life and an incredibly strong Scottish constitution. She will live on in our hearts forever! Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 o'clock. Prayers Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 515 Cheapside Street, on Friday at 10 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery.