Retired Secretary with the Etobicoke Board of Education
Peacefully took her last breath, surrounded by her family, at Humber River Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, December 11, 2015, Marion Bewcyk, Bolton, in her 81st year, beloved wife for 63 years of Michael Bewcyk. Loving mother of Stephen and his wife Victoria, Brian and his wife Helen, and Katherine McWhirter. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Lisa, Julie, Melanie, David, Daniel and great-grandmother of Zoey, Adam, Justin and Sebastian. She was called Baba by her grandchildren and always smiling and ready to help them. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Helen Stelmachuk and her brothers Walter and Ben. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed visiting her son’s family in Calgary and her many aunts and cousins in Saskatchewan. Marion was raised in Geraldton, Ontario. After marrying Mike, they moved to Stratford, following the railroad through Southern Ontario where they raised their family together. After the railroad years they settled in Toronto and both worked for the Etobicoke Board of Education. Marion retired from the Etobicoke Board of Education as the head secretary of High Field Public School in July 1994.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Tuesday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 6 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral service will be held in Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy Street, Bolton on Wednesday, December 16 at 3 o’clock.
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Peel, 60 Briarwood Avenue, Mississauga L5G 3N6 or Christ Church Anglican, P.O. Box 567, 22 Nancy Street, Bolton L7E 5T4 or the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Tina
Dear Katherine,
Words can’t express how sorry I am that your mother has passed on! My prayers are with you and your family, may the comfort of God help you during this difficult time and your memories bring you peace in your time of sorrow!
My deepest sympathy! 🙁
Claire and Lynda Glendinning
Dear Mike and Family, our deepest sympathies on Marion’s passing. She was a wonderful person, always happy with a love that radiated to her family and friends. She will be missed by you all. Our prayers go out to you all, God Bless! Lynda and Claire
Vanessa McCreight
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember your mother’s smile, Katherine. It was so bright.
connie vandrie
Kathy and Family so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing
Diana Beamish
Dear Katherine and family
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I have many fond memories of your mom and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My sincere condolences.
Linda
Kathy, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️
Oliver & Diane
Mike & Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will pray for Marion and all your family during this difficult time.
God bless you and give you strength during this time.
Oliver & Diane
Mitch
Katherine my deepest sympathies and condolences as you and your family come to terms with the loss of your mother. I cannot imagine the grief you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Julie, Melanie, your Dad, your brothers and you entire family at this time.
Marion and Joe Neilson
Mike and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Marion. May you find some comfort from your friends and family during this difficult time. I will always remember the good laughs shared during the many years of working together in the office at Highfield Junior School. Our thoughts are with you.
Marion, Joe and Family
Brian Anthony
Mike – Sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I will always remember the outings we had when at B.C.I. .
Sandy and Mary Ritchie
Our prayers and sympathy are with Mike and family. The Bewcyk family were our neighbours for many years and our children were and have remained friends. I worked with Marion in the office at Highfield School in Etobicoke and have fond memories of the time we spent together.
Tony Irma Talanga
Our deepest condolences to the family our prayers and thoughts are with you all in this difficult time
Tony and Irma Talanga
Irv and Rose Reid
Dear Mike and Family: We are so sorry to learn of Marion’s passing. We know she has had struggles in the past years but we remember with fondness the good times and Marion’s “duties” at Highfield where our girls were students. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest sympathy. Rose and Irv. Reid
Doris Porter
To the family of Mike and Marion who graced us with their presence at Christ Church a couple of weeks ago to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary: sincere condolences! Mike and Marion (M & M) were a shining example to us all of how to grow old with style and grace. Being a 24/7 caregiver takes real commitment and it wad exemplified by Mike at every level. God bless you all!
Doris Porter
John Tsourounis
Steve, my sincere condolences to you and your family
mina and Javad
So sorry to hear that ,Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you and may she rest in peace.
Regards,
Mina n Javad
Greg & Dana Mackenzie
Katherine,
We are very sorry that you and your family are experiencing this saddening loss at such a beautiful family time as Christmas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, May you find peace and solace in your happy memories. Thinking of you and your family, take care, Dana & Greg
Sheila Wayne
I was so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your mother. My heart goes out to you Katherine and your beautiful girls. I will be there Tuesday with a big hug….Know that my love and support is with you always….in the good times and the difficult….love you.
Adriana Lingi-Perna
Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at his difficult time.
Lisa Young
Katherine,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Janis Kirby
Mike and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of Marion. She was a wonderful lady.
My Mom, Gloria and I send our deepest condolences.
We treasure our memories of happy days at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Thistletown.
So pleased that we got to see you both last year at the St. Andrew’s Day lunch.
I’m sorry that we won’t be able to be at the funeral but we will be thinking of you.
jo-Ann Turford & Brian Turford
Dear Mike, Steve, Brian & Kathy,
It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences today. I loved Aunt Marion very much, I know that she wasn’t really my aunt, but we grew up with all of you. I can’t believe it, I am 61 years old now, and that seems an awfully long time but we really do share this much history. Kind of extraordinary – don’t you think. I am not sure I have known anyone else as long? But, about Aunt Marion, I will never forget how warm and wonderful she appeared to us as children. She was always there with a big kiss, and open arms, and a warm embrace. It felt special to be around her because she was so enthusiastic in her welcome. This was how she always was to me – whether I was 5 or 32 or 54 or the last time I saw her at my own mother’s funeral. I am sorry I am not in Ontario right now or I would come and visit and I would offer you all in turn the same big hugs that she gave us. Much love and my deepest sympathies, Jo-Ann and Brian (he is out of town right now but I know he feels the same way as I do)
Jane Chapman
May your fond and happy memories sustain your family at this time. Marion will be missed at the Seniors Centre.
Scott Gardiner
Michael and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Scott Gardiner.
Betty Anne (Nee Vaudrin) & Nelson Nurse
To Garry Bewcyk…sincere condolences to you and the family on the passing of Marion. We remember her as a young person from the time when we lived in Geraldton and Longlac. May it be of some comfort to know she is in a better place.
Devra Kneblewski
We are very sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I have very fond memories and feel very blessed knowing such an amazing woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Devra, Tom, Josh, Ryan and Alexa
Robert Doi
Brian and Helen,
Deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Mother. I’ll always remember when we worked for TransCanada Pipelines together in Toronto how fondly you spoke of your Mother. My thoughts will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Robert Doi
Reg Pembleton
Dear Stephen:
Please accept my condolences re the passing of your mother. It is always a sad day and trust you will find your way as the days go forward.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Lucy
My condolences to you Mike and your family. I will miss her. May she rest in peace .
Judith McCutcheon
Dear Steve and Victoria. I was very sorry to hear of your mother’s death, Steve. Losing a parent is never easy. John and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to you both and your entire family.
Deanna Smith and Family
Dear Mike and family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies of the loss of Marion. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Tod Dungey
Steve and Victoria – I want to extend my sincerest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Simon Schreiber
Dear Steve, both Barb and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and Victoria as well to your family during this very sad and unfortunate life changing moment. Our thoughts are with you.
Simon and Barb
brian marks
To the Bewcyk Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have found memories of hanging at your house during our hockey times. She will be missed. Our condolences.