Contributions to the tribute of Karol Czarniecki

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Irene Dubecky posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Dear Bev, we are truly saddened by the passing of Karol. We pray for strength and comfort for you in this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to the family. Irene and Ihor

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David Seebach uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, July 20, 2019

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Mary Lou Hiller posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Bev (Karol's wife and my sister) and I referred to Karol as "the bear who's always there" because like Pooh, a favourite of his, he had a trusting and generous spirit and could be depended upon whenever you needed him. Karol was also the soul of humility. You couldn't compliment him. He would always deflect words of praise, usually with humour. During his early days in hospital he thanked me for bringing Bev and favourite foods to his bedside every day. "I don't deserve this " he told me. I reminded him sternly of his twice-daily visits to me for six weeks when I was laid up with a broken ankle. He would come in the morning bringing coffee from Tim's (ah Tim's, a whole other story), sit and chat, look after my cat's litter box and food, then leave with a to-do list. He would return later in the day with groceries and laundry, sit and chat, look after my cat's needs then head on home. I "owe you for all that" I told him. He just smiled and replied "I like your cat". So many of these kindnesses and sweet stories will always personify Karol to me.

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Julie Woroch Goldie posted a condolence

Sunday, July 14, 2019

My sincerest condolences. Mr 'C' was my grade 6 teacher in the late 70s at St Agnes. I remember very few teachers but I remember Mr 'C' very well and very fondly. He always stood out as someone who really cared, challenged us and helped prepare us for Jr. High at St David's. I still remember some of his 'questions of the week', a playground project we did and learning to spell his last name properly as it was on our spellig tests each week. He made such an impression on me that I remember looking him up when I was in university - I think he may have been teaching at St Mike's at that point and I was at WLU and we went to lunch. I hope I was able to let him know the positive impact he had on me. He was one of the good guys and a great teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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Jen Germann Wright posted a condolence

Sunday, July 14, 2019

I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. C’s passing. He was definitely a cherished teacher of mine at St.Agnes so many years ago. He was caring and kind. I am sure made a difference in the lives of many young people.

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Brian W Kerr lit a candle

Sunday, July 14, 2019

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Brian W Kerr posted a condolence

Sunday, July 14, 2019

I had mr. Czarniecki as a gr. 6 teacher at st. Agnes school not only for one year, but 2 years. He was an amazing teacher who cared about each and every one of his students. I have thought of him since then, quite often. He will truly be missed.

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Dana Khan (Holzschuh) posted a condolence

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Mr. C was an amazing teacher! As we graduated from grade 6 and left for high school he made us feel confident in what we learned and in our abilities to succeed in the future. His kindness, sense of humour and dedication to teaching will be remembered fondly.

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Teresa Vollob uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, July 13, 2019

One of our many visits together when I would come home to Kitchener taken summer 2018 - 24 years after Grade 8. So many wonderful memories :)

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Teresa Vollob uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Mr. C & I at my Grade 8 graduation 1974. He was our Grade 8 teacher and Basketball coach! And we even won the zone Championship too!

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Debbie (Howe) Dietrich posted a condolence

Friday, July 12, 2019

Dear Bev, Mary Lou, and Family When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Deb (Howe) Dietrich

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Brigitte McKay posted a condolence

Friday, July 12, 2019

Dear Bev, Mary Lou and Family, Karol was an inspiration, a favourite and exemplary teacher to my son, Michael, at Blessed Sacrament. I will remember Karol for his dedication to education as a teacher and an advocate for teachers, for his warmth, his sense of humour, and his integrity. I am so sorry for your loss of this wonderful man. You are all in my prayers. Sincere condolences, Brigitte McKay

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Henry and Lucille Turbak posted a condolence

Friday, July 12, 2019

Karol, Julia and I have been friends since high school. Although we attended different schools we met through their parents and mine. We struck up a friendship and met mostly on weekends especially at dances where we met plenty of girls because we loved dancing. Karol would borrow his father's car on weekends and we traveled to Welland and St. Catharine's going to car shows and to A&W to see any hot cars on a Friday night. Karol had a wonderful sense of humor and we told many stories on our trips. He was one of the kindest people I ever met and Julia added to any stories Karol missed. After I moved to Alberta, found Lucille at a Christmas party in Edmonton and got married years afterwards we only kept in touch when I visited my family in Port Colborne. These visits were few and far between but the conversations we had then were so easy because with Karol It was just continuing our last conversation. I'm very glad that Lucille and I had the opportunity to meet Karol's wife Bev as well. She is also an easy person to talk to and there were never any silent pauses when we got together. Karol made everyone feel special when they were around him and I especially am grateful to him and Bev for stopping in at my mother's home whenever they came to Port Colborne. Mom appreciated and loved all their visits. Lucille and I will never forget Karol and we know that everyone who spent time with him felt the same way. Karol, we loved you then and we will never forget you. You lived a life worth living and enjoyed everything God gave you. I can only hope that we see each other when my time has passed. We can choose our cars (your Stingray and my imaginary Porsch 911) and take them for a heavenly ride through the clouds. You can choose any songs on your radio and I'll be playing the Four Seasons on mine. Love, Henry and Lucille

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Teresa Vollob donated to Animal Welfare Agency South Central Ontario

Thursday, July 11, 2019

In memory of Mr C, Love Teresa,Bruce,Katie,Kevin Vollob, Pat,Taia Tuckett, Jerry & Jeanette Yantz

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David Seebach lit a candle

Thursday, July 11, 2019

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Allan A Keefe donated to THE DONKEY SANCTUARY OF CANADA

Thursday, July 11, 2019

In memory of Karol Czarniecki

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Julia Sumner donated to Animal Welfare Agency South Central Ontario

Thursday, July 11, 2019

My brother Karol and I shared a passion for animal rescuing four legged family members .

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David Seebach uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, July 11, 2019

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David Seebach uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, July 11, 2019

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David Seebach donated to Animal Welfare Agency South Central Ontario

Thursday, July 11, 2019

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David Seebach donated to THE DONKEY SANCTUARY OF CANADA

Thursday, July 11, 2019

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Bev Bell posted a condolence

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Mr. C made a difference in so many lives. He encouraged us to believe in ourselves and be the best we could be. He will not be forgotten. Fond memories of getting an entire basketball team into a Camaro for transportation to a basketball game. Bernice Dietrich and Bev Bell (nee Illerbrun)

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Henry & Pauline Prachar posted a condolence

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Dear Bev & Family We are thinking of you and your family in this sad loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Henry & Pauline Prachar

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Gerri Korec posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Bev and MaryLou.: Sincere sympathy in the loss of Karol.....I remember him well back in the day with his work with OECTA . He may be gone but will never be forgotten.....may he Rest In Peace....sincerely Gerri Korec

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Ian Coburn posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

It was with extreme sadness that Sue and I learned of Karol's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy to Bev, Mary Lou and their family. I have known Karol for over thirty years, and his personal and professional life was characterized by honesty, integrity, dedication, and generosity. He was our friend and he will be dearly missed. Ian Coburn and Sue Amdur Coburn (New Jersey, USA)

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Bryan and Lorraine Strub posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Our most sincere sympathy. Karol did so much for the teachers of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. You can tell he loved what he did. Sincerely, Bryan and Lorraine Strub

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Seebach family posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

We are saddened by the loss of our good friend Karol. He was a kind and generous man who was always the first to offer you help. To our daughters, he was their Uncle Karol, whom they loved dearly. Karol made the time to visit and talk to them, encouraging them and proudly cheering them on to their accomplishments. He attended their sport events, birthdays, graduations and family gatherings. He prepared an annual spaghetti dinner for us, complete with leftovers, the night before each school year started because he knew how busy we would all be. He cared for our cats when we were away and was the only male our dog would not bark at. We feel so bad that we are away right now and cannot be there to help. Our hearts go out to Bev, his sister Julia, his sister in law Mary Lou and sweet Toby.

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Kerr Eleanor posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Dear Bev and family. Sweet, kind, generous Karol will stay forever in our hearts and memories. I see his smile and hear his laughter. I had the pleasure of many interesting, informative and often funny conversations with him at school, your home and ours. Good times. He was always ready to help whether it was with advice or actually doing the job. Such fun we had with Leroy/Spike and your kitty babies. He was a "giant" of a man. It was our privilege to call him friend. Condolences on your loss. Love from Colm and Eleanor Kerr

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Julia Sumner posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

My heart is breaking at losing my brother Karol..but know he has his wings and will be an amazing angel.

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The family of Karol Czarniecki uploaded a photo

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Karol Czarniecki

1949 - 2019