Obituary of Jadwiga FERENC

JADWIGA FERENC Peacefully on January 11, 2009 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Jadwiga passed away at the age of 90 years with family at her side. Jadwiga was predeceased by her loving husband Paul in 1986. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her son Joseph (Jennie) and her two grandsons Dean and Ian. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Jadwiga was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1918 met and married her husband Paul, then emigrated to Canada after the war. In 1973 she became a member of the Polish Combatants Association (SPK) and also a member of the Women's League. She enjoyed being involved in all the activities of the League. She received an Honorary Combatants Cross in 1991 and 1993 and also received a Silver Cross in 1990 and Gold Cross in 1998. She continued to be a member until the time of her death. In celebration of Jadwiga, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue with an Oblate Father as Celebrant. Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery. Many thanks to the staff and nurses on U1, 5th floor for their kindness and compassion. Flowers are gratefully declined.