Stanley Korchuk
Died: January 18, 2020 | Place: Chelsey Park, London
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KORCHUK, Stanley…
Stanley Korchuk, born in Bialystok Poland in 1929, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2020 in his 91st year at Chelsey Park Long Term Care in London, Ontario.
He was much loved by his wife Shirley of 64 years, son Jonathan (Lynne), daughter Ruth (Steve Sims) sons Graham and Nigel and Stan’s brothers Walter and Paul and sister Vera, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents (Nikola and Natalia Korchuk (nee Halie) and brother Alex (Leona).
Stan lived an exciting life. Born in the Ukraine, he came to Canada in 1937 settling on a farm in Wildwood, Alberta then Cookstown, Ontario. With a B.A., B.Ed. and Masters of Education from U of T, he had an exciting career in education teaching in Wawa, England, Sudbury and Ottawa; Principal in Schreiber, Levack and Yellowknife; Director of Education in Red Lake; Superintendent in Sudbury, Elgin and Peel Counties with time in Guyana and Ghana as a Canadian Adviser on education in the 60’s. He ended his career as Education Officer for the Ministry of Education in London Ontario. He was a ferocious reader, a published author and inspired many people.
He sang, played the guitar and piano and was an actor in university. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and canoeing with his family and went to the gym every other day for years.
Thank you to all the amazing staff on the 4th floor at Chelsey Park Long Term Care. If you wish, celebrate Stanley’s life by donating to the Alzheimer’s Society London-Middlesex in his name, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1. Cremation has taken place. As per Stanley’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
‘Life’s but a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more.’ (Stan’s favourite quote by Shakespeare)
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Our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved father!
He was quite a man who lived such a colourful life. May your memories with him live in your hearts forever!
My condolences and may he rest in peace. And may his spirit forever grace you.
Dear Ruth,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Father. May your fond memories of him give you strength at this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Joanne
Dear Shirley,
I have so admired your dedication to Stanley, particularly through his final years. I hope your fond memories of fun times together give you strength and courage in your loss. Thinking of you. Joanne (London Newcomers Alumnae Club)
Dear Shirley,
I was very sorry to hear your news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Anne
Shirley,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You were so good to Stan over the last few years. May he Rest In Peace.
Lydia
Shirley and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. Our thoughts and good wishes are with you all at this sad time. My Mum and Dad
(Don and Marjorie McQuire) send their love and condolences to you all as well.
Keep your memories close and he will be with you always.
Christine Hooper
Stan, my uncle was an inspiring figure, who featured in many of my childhood memories when visiting England. I have such fond memories of him and the family when visiting Yellowknife, making me feel most welcome.
So beautifully cared for by Shirley my aunt and family in later years.
Rest in Peace.
Ruth, Fathers are very special. I remember well you speaking so fondly of your Dad. Holding you close to my heart during this time and sending hugs across the miles.
Chris Murray
Our deepest condolences to Ruth and the family. May God give you strength in this difficult time.
Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers with you. May he rest in piece…