Obituary of Anne Matcyk

MATCYK - Mrs. Anne Matcyk of Yorkton, formerly of the Wroxton district, widow of Peter Matcyk passed away November 6, 2008 at the Yorkton District Nursing home. She was 91 years of age. Anne (Blahut) Matcyk was born on December 16, 1916 in Fenwood District, daughter of John and Anne (Kornak) Blahut. Her family moved frequently and finally settled in the Calder District where she met and married Peter Matcyk of Wroxton on October 11, 1936. They farmed the Matcyk homestead and raised their family of nine children. Anne enjoyed her garden, her crafts, was an excellent seamstress and cook. Her place was always open to visitors, both family and friends, where they were often treated to a delicious meal. She had a very good sense of humor and enjoyed a joke and a good laugh. Anne moved from the farm to Yorkton in 1977 and worked for a time. She retired and lived in several places in Yorkton until she was unable to care for herself and moved into the Yorkton & District Nursing Home in 2002. It was a struggle for her as she did not want to lose her independence. Anne was predeceased by her parents, husband Peter in 1970, her sons Norman and F. Allan, twins in infancy, grandchildren Michael Barabash and Lorna McEachern and son-in-law Paul Barabash. She was also predeceased by her brothers Mike, James, Henry, John, Walter, Alec and twin brother, Nick Blahut, several sisters-in-law and her sister Mary Romanowich. Anne is survived by her sons Walter (Kathy), Regina, Mervin (Mary), Yorkton, and Gerald of Yorkton. Daughters Jan (Bud) Fraser, Comox, B.C., Bernice Barabash, Canora,Angie (Ron) Skiba, Saskatoon, Judi (Ray) Braid, Stony Mountain, Man., daughter-in-law Donna Matsyk, Oakbank, Man., 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, and sister Rose (Ambrose) Burant of Yorkton. Prayers were held on Sunday, November 9th at the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, November 10th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Very Rev. Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & parish choir members. The crossbearer was Kelly Leader and the epistle reader was Linda Seitz. "All those who were touched by Anne's life" were consisdered honorary bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Lawrence Barabash, Myron Matcyk, Glen Seitz, Sid Stasiuk, Brent Farguson and Jason Chopping serving as the casket bearers. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal memory! Thank you to Dr. Fourie and the staff at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home for their compassionate care for the past 6 years that Anne resided there. Those wishing to make a donation may do so towards a mass or a charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, November 10th, 2008 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens