Ross Nabozniak passed away comfortably April 18, 2014 at Lakeside Manor Carehome in Saltcoats, SK. Ross was born to Wesley and Merle (Partridge) Nabozniak on October 14, 1950 in Saltcoats, SK. Ross attended Tupper and Saltcoats school before leaving for Calgary, AB to attend SAIT for his apprenticeship in mechanics. While in Calgary he started dating Mary-Anne Work, the love of his life. August 21, 1971 they were united in marriage and then they were blessed with 3 children, Michelle, Michael and Shannon. Ross enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He loved to tease many and came up with nicknames for almost everyone the loved. The door to his home was always open and he would welcome you in with a big hug. Restoring vintage cars, going for long country drives and tinkering with his John Deere tractor were just a few of the things he took pleasure in. He also loved spending time and cuddling with his grandchildren. Ross was predeceased by his wife Mary-Anne, grandson Maran, parents Wesley and Merle and brother Brent. He leaves to mourn his passing: children Michelle (John) Carswell of Yellowknife, Michael (Jamie) Nabozniak of Saltcoats, Shannon( Keith) Nabozniak-Kappel of Martensville, grandchildren Alyssa and Drew Carswell, Anson and Brynnae Kappel and one grandchild on the way, sisters, Sherry (Larry) Carrol, Brenda (Grant) Currie, brothers Wayne (Wendy), Marvin (Joanne), Daryel, Kerry (Joyce) and Warren (Penny) sister in law Sharon, in-laws, Ron and Colleen Braun, Dave and Pat White, Dave Work and Jim Work, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews - all whom he loved dearly. A Memorial Service took place on Thursday, April 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. from Saltcoats Community Hall with Rev. Thom Carnahan officiating. The organist, Ruth Datema led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art" and " Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore." The Interment Service took place in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery with Ross's children, Michelle Carswell, Michael Nabozniak, and Shannon Nabozniak-Kappel serving as the urn bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
