WASILEWSKI: Stanley Wasilewski was born Feb. 12, 1925 in Mokre, Poland and passed away at the age of 89 at The Battlefords District Care Centre with his family by his side on Friday, May 9, 2014. Stanley is survived by Maria , his loving wife of 57 years, his daughter, Cecilia (Rod) Runge - grandchildren: Adria Runge (Chris Ebach), Evan Runge (Camille Piche), Lucas Runge; son, Stanley (Janet) Wasilewski Jr. - grandchildren: Amanda Wasilewski, Jeffrey Wasilewski (Cassandra): Helena & Isabella, Thomas Wasilewski; sisters: Stella Mantach and Helen Wasilewski; numerous nieces and nephews. Stanley was predeceased by his parents, Agnes and Bernard Wasilewski; one brother in infancy; sister, Josephine Zdrill; brothers-in-law: Paul Zdrill and Alex Mantach. Vigil of Prayer was held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 with Melvin Kozlowski, Presider and Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 with Fr. Greg Elder, Celebrant; both Services from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. Stanley immigrated to Canada with his family in 1927. The family settled on a farm south of Battleford. Stanley continued to farm that land until the age of 78 when he and Maria moved to the town of Battleford. When Stanley's health failed in 2012 he moved to the Battlefords District Care Centre. The Wasilewski family would like to especially thank all the caring staff at the Battlefords District Care Centre and Dr. Morton for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Mel Kozlowski, Father Greg, the St. Vital Choir and the St.Vital Parish Family for the meaningful prayers, funeral mass and luncheon. Thank you to all the caring people who showed their support with phone calls, cards, flowers and gifts of food. A special thank you to Bob MacKay and the caring staff at Battlefords Funeral Service. Donations in memory of Stanley can be made to Battlefords District Care Centre Box 69, Battleford, SK, S0M 0E0 (Designated to Ward 4). ____________________________________________________
