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Roman JARYMOWYCZ
Roman JARYMOWYCZ
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Roman JARYMOWYCZ Obituary
LCol (ret'd) OMM, CD, PhD
Roman was a Renaissance man in the true sense: a master teacher, a writer, a cartoonist, a military historian, an artist and a bon vivant. Roman was born in Vienna, Austria on January 18, 1945. He collapsed suddenly at home on his birthday and died peacefully the next day. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (d'Apollonia), his stepson Michael (Pasquale), and his two beloved granddaughters Mia and Iris. He is also survived by his mother, Jaroslawa Kostjuk, his two brothers, Dan (Joanna Losito) and Alexander (Chantal Barbucci) and nieces and nephews (Andrew, Evanna, Orysia and Markiian Kostjuk). Everyone who knew Roman as a colleague, a student or a friend will remember his passion for life. He had a profound and lasting effect on everyone he met. His knowledge of military history was encyclopedic; his special interest was manoeuvre and the operational art of war. He never met a tank he did not like. Visitation will be at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home, (222 Autoroute 20, Pointe- Claire H9S 3X6) on Friday, January 27 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and also Saturday January 28 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This will be followed by a service in the chapel. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Lakeshore General Hospital in Kirkland for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lakeshore General Hospital would be appreciated.
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Christopher Sproule
May 17, 2017
I have just learned of Roman's passing and am sad not to have had the chance to honour him at the time. Roman was a friend, colleague, intellectual provocateur, and fine dinner companion.
An era is over.
Jonathan Peter Fill
March 27, 2017
The best teacher a student could ask for,a wealth of knowledge.Rest In Power!
Angela Righetti
March 8, 2017
Bye Mr.J. I met him when I was an exchange student in 2000. A great teacher! I have gorgeous memories of him! R.I.P.
Jeffrey Mundie
March 3, 2017
Dear Ms. Pasquale, (my favourite volleyball coach) Lol
I liked Mr. J all the time. He was a military encyclopedia, a great world history teacher, a huge rugby enthusiast and he had a brilliant sense of humour. I know you're going to miss him heaps because he loved you very much. :-)
Cheers,
Jeff Mundie
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Marc Lefebvre
February 28, 2017
My favourite teacher-what a positive influence. Entertaining and challenging. He gave his time generously to the debate team (we won that year!). My condolences to the family.
Charles Branchaud
February 22, 2017
From far away, in a hot and dusty corner of Africa.
Safari njema Mzee Kubua, rafiki wangu wa miaka Sita sahau safari zetu pamoja kutoka Salisbury Plains hadi Normandy hadi Massai Mara na mabishano yetu mengi juu ya mambo ya kijeshi Nimejifunza mengi kutoka kwako na nina tumaini kutosahau yote Nitakumbuka hekima na maarifa yako siku sote za maisha yangu. Kwa heshima yangu yote.
The Rude Mechanic
Charles Branchaud
February 22, 2017
From far away, in a hot and dusty corner of Africa.
Safari njema Mzee Kubua, rafiki wangu wa miaka Sita sahau safari zetu pamoja kutoka Salisbury Plains hadi Normandy hadi Massai Mara na mabishano yetu mengi juu ya mambo ya kijeshi Nimejifunza mengi kutoka kwako na nina tumaini kutosahau yote Nitakumbuka hekima na maarifa yako siku sote za maisha yangu. Kwa heshima yangu yote.
The Rude Mechanic
J Gordon Routley
February 5, 2017
Sandy, We were so sad to hear the news of Roman's passing. He was a cherished friend of the Routley family and as so many entries in this book can attest, he was loved and admired by his students and by everyone associated with him in his military life.
I particularly enjoyed the opportunities to converse with him at Hussars events and to hear what he would have to say about virtually any (and every) subject. During the years that I was away my parents would frequently send me the latest quotes from Roman, but they could not adequately reproduce his amazing range of delivery styles. His contributions to the Regiment are legendary and greatly respected.
We meet people in life who are unforgettable and Roman was truly such a person. Please accept our most sincere condolences and shared sense of loss. We have all benefitted from his knowledge, wisdom, wit and friendship.
Sigismondo Springer
February 3, 2017
I met Roman in the early 1960's when we were students at Cardinal Newman High School in Montreal. Even then he was a most remarkable and very talented individual. It took me a few days from first reading his obituary to writing this because I had to reminisce and mourn in my own way. I remember going to his home and seeing some WWII battles recreated with model soldiers on an accurate scale of 1to so many. I recall with amusement his cartoon creation, Wonder Wart Hog. I have memories of many other things he was involved in. There was never a dull moment when you sat next to Roman.
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Sigismondo Springer
Shelley Fleming
February 2, 2017
Dear Jarymowycz Family, I had the privilege of working with "Dr.J" during many visit to Northern France with the Canadian Forces College. He was a fascinating man and I always found myself listening to him when he briefed the students in the middle of a battlefield. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.
Tim Reid
February 1, 2017
He was a man of many parts. I first met him in high school when he was coaching rugby and debating at St. Thomas, fierce rivals. Later on I met him through the Army. He always intelligent, dynamic, entertaining and involved. All in all, an extraordinary guy who will be sorely missed.
February 1, 2017
A life well lived.
A man well loved.
RIP Roman - you will be missed and remembered fondly by all who knew you.
Sincere condolences to Sandy and family.
Diane, Bob and family. xox
Ray Kirkwood
January 30, 2017
I had the honour of having served with LCol Jarymowycz in the Royal Canadian Hussars. Initially as my OC of A squadron and then as the Commanding Officer of the regiment.
He was all you could ask of a commander. Intelligent, colourful, inspiring and most of all respected! Rest in peace good Sir!
George Samuelson
January 29, 2017
Sandy, my condolences to you and the family....many memories of Roman from the early 70's when when were teaching at St.Thomas....
Jennifer Douglass
January 28, 2017
Mrs. J,
It's hard to put into words the impact Dr. J had on my life - as a teacher, a debate coach and as a mentor. His passion for history and his students, his wicked sense of humour and ability to bring out the best of us will always be admired and remembered. The hours of time that he spent with the debate team- reviewing our cases, coaching our presentations and essentially shaping our public speaking skills (which in my later life are essential to my career), he truly was dedicated and a great example of the type of teacher you hope to come across at least once in your life.
My condolences to you and the whole family,
Jen Douglass
Class of 2002
January 28, 2017
Dear Sandy,
We extend to you our condolences for the loss of your husband and your Best Friend, Roman.
....St. Thomas High School, those were the days my friend....
Mary Vucko and Family
Jeffrey Giacomin
January 28, 2017
They broke the mould on Roman Jarymowycz, my debating coach. He didn't just answer questions, he reacted to them, crafting his answers into unforgettable life-altering learning experiences. Roman set minds ablaze. He moulded me.
John Mundie
January 28, 2017
I didn't always like Roman Jarymowycz, but he had a profound impact on my life. The many hours I spent in his class and company helped shape the direction my later studies and life would take. He taught me how to debate, which I continued to compete in through out my university years, and led to me meeting my wife and our family. Big stuff. Thanks. "For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeters, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot (and) A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting."
Robert Chaloux
January 27, 2017
First, my condolences to Sandra and the family on your terrible loss. I first met Roman when I was a young impressionable Officer-Cadet at CMR while he was the CO of the Hussars in the early 80s. He made a huge impression on me as a larger than life figure. I then had the great opportunity to meet Roman while I was on Staff at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. I was responsible for the European Field Study Exercise and was looking for a knowledgeable expert. Terry Copp pointed me towards Roman and we hired him immediately to create the study package and then act as subject matter expert on the FSE on the battlefields of Europe. Roman transformed the academic portion and brought it to life. His lectures and guided tours in Europe were legendary and still talked about to this day. I personally spent many hours with Roman breaking bread ansd drinking fine wine in all of the best spots of Europe. It is an honour to consider him a friend and he will be truly missed. I have included some photos of Roman in Europe, in the place he loved.
Robert Chaloux
January 27, 2017
Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Robert Chaloux
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Cst Tim Rhind, Winnipeg Police Service
January 27, 2017
I always found his class interesting and he ignited an interest in history for me. It has broadened my view of the world. He also inspired me by his service and his cartoons. I have googled him a few times and hoped to contact him and let him know. He was good to the student classes of 1977 and 1978. At St Thomas.
Gustave Ruano
January 27, 2017
I was a student in Mr. Jarymowycz class in the 80's. It was a pleasure to be in his class and see him act out "freinds , romans and country man speech". There are many teachers and then there are a few that stand out and Mr. Jarymowycz was one of those to me. My deepest condolences to his family.
Mary Maguire
January 27, 2017
Dear Sandy and family.
I was saddened to learn about the sudden passing of Roman and your loss.
I have very fond memories of Roman as a charming colleague and dynamic teacher when we taught at St Thomas in the seventies. I can still hear his palpable dramatization of Tennyson's narrative poem "Charge of the Light Brigade"- that vibrated through our adjacent classrooms. He filled our staffroom with much laughter and humour.
Thinking of you.
Mary Maguire Beaconsfield Qc
Scott Delaney
January 27, 2017
I was lucky enough to have Roman as a teacher and rugby coach in my days at St. Thomas High School. He had an enormous impact on me, both in terms of my academics and in how to behave as a gentleman. I joined the Royal Canadian Hussars Regiment in large part because of his involvement and I am a better man for having done so. I have never met anyone like him in all of my years and I doubt I ever will. Roman was a true original. My Condolences to Sandra and his family.
Heather McIntosh
January 26, 2017
My condolences to Mr Jarymowycz's family. I had him as a history teacher and was in part of the first model parliament that was held at St Thomas, a tradition that my daughter participated in a few years ago at St Thomas. He was an extraordinary teacher and made a lasting impact on his students. Rest in peace.
Heather McIntosh
Rick Mongeau
January 26, 2017
I was a student at St-Thomas High School in the late '60s and I was lucky enough to have had Roman Jarymowycz as a teacher. Even though he was just starting out, I think he was the best teacher I ever had. He made learning fun, gave me a life-long love of history and I always looked forward to his classes. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Tony Blair
January 26, 2017
Sandy,
I was sorry to hear of Roman's passing. He was a generous person who certainly made Saint Thomas a better and more interesting place to teach.
Bill Carlisle
January 26, 2017
Sandra and Family:
Please accept the sincere condolences of all Members of the Toronto Black Watch Association at this extremely sad and difficult time.
Roman was a good friend to us and we will miss him.
Rest In Peace Colonel.
Roman Wodzicki
January 26, 2017
It was my distinct pleasure to have the opportunity to be his vice principal at St Thomas High School where I would take all opportunity to visit his classes during his Canadian History sessions. As a lover of our history it was marvellous to see Roman capture the interest of the students and move them through the phases of his courses. Of course his after school sessions with the students as they participated in the debates or military discussions or rehearsal for the parliamentary week, all became the hallmark of a remarkable person. Sandy, my most profound sympathy goes to you and the rest of the family in knowing that Roman's works will live on. , .
January 26, 2017
My dear sister,
I know that you are so very sad and the shock of losing Roman is intense, but I am sure as time passes you will remember all the laughter you shared and the good memories. His love for you was very strong. May Roman rest In Peace..
Kathleen
Tony Griffiths
January 26, 2017
Our deepest thoughts, sympathy, and prayers go to you all during this difficult time. Mr. Jarymowycz was my home room and literature teacher for three months in grade 8 as I moved from the province in January of that grade (1980). He was well known to me and my family prior to this, through my older brother, Dave's, involvement in the debate club headed up by Mr. Jarymowycz as we watched debates and the coaching given. I remember him as a professional, intellectual, no nonsense instructor with a wealth of knowledge and experience that I wanted to feed off. He was also very kind to me and had a "Moving Away" party in the class despite me only being in his class for three months. May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
January 26, 2017
I have such fond memories of Sandy and Roman ballroom dancing at high school dances at St. Thomas. And then, as a colleague, he gave me some of the best advice I have ever received. I've looked up to Roman for as long as I can remember. He will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on in his students and in mine (who benefit from the wisdom Roman passed on to me).
Young Weber (Dave)
Linda Pefanis
January 25, 2017
My condolences to his family. I remember Roman from my days at Loyola College. He always made me laugh. I remember his cartoons for Loyola News especially the one he drew when Governor General Vanier came to open the library. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 25, 2017
We loved you, Roman. Although you scared Mummy when you took over her chateau in Normandy! Francis Pell Dechame, and the Camp Tall Pines, Fort Ticonderoga crew.
Eric Casarotto
January 25, 2017
Dearest Sandy,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Roman was a mentor, and an inspiration to me. I will never forget him. May you find solace knowing that Roman is in a better place surrounded by many others who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Eric Casarotto-St Lazare, Quebec
Brigitte Ireson-valois
January 25, 2017
Dr.J was a wonderful teacher. His passion for history and teaching was palpable. I'll always remember him moderating our mock UNs or other creative debate role play scenarios that made history so much fun! Thank you for all your wonderful work and time spent spreading your passion to us. Condolences to his family and friends
January 25, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Sandra and the family. May the memories you carry keep your heart warm.
Jack Fraser
January 25, 2017
Roman was an inspiring colleague whose humor and inventiveness (simulations, cartoons, etc.) transcended the curriculum. I became a better teacher watching and working with him.
My deepest sympathies to Sandy and the whole family. I will definitely be lifting a glass of Courvoisier in his memory.
Edward (Ted) Walshe
January 25, 2017
I did not have the good fortune of enjoying Roman as a teacher in high school. However, I did have the good fortune to enjoy his mentorship over the past three years. Our project to recover misplaced Canadians on the battlefields of France and Belgium will continue without him, but he was irreplaceable and our project will suffer with his loss. I will never forget his words of encouragement. He has given me the confidence I would have surely lacked. Rest in peace, my friend.
Marisa Novati-Blesa
January 25, 2017
Dear Sandra, our sincere condolences to you, Michael, Mia and Iris as well as the extended family and friends. May he rest in peace and sending you much love. Vincent and Marisa
Brad Hayden
January 25, 2017
Rest In Power Colonel Jarymowycz. One of the finer teachers I've ever had and someone that made learning a lot of fun.
Tim Rowcliffe
January 25, 2017
So sorry to hear about his passing, he was a great man and an incredible teacher. My condolences to the family.
Tina
January 25, 2017
Sandra, May your many memories bring you peace and comfort. Roman was unique. He can never be forgotten. Tina
Colleen McNamee
January 25, 2017
Mr. Jarymowycz was a wonderful teacher. I can still quote some of his descriptions of Canadian history. He was also my debating coach and taught me how to stand up for myself. He was a dynamic teacher and a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.
J. Sokalski
January 25, 2017
So sad to hear of his passing. Roman Jarymowycz was my CO in the RCH. He was anot incredibly intelligent and classy gentleman who had the most informative and amusing stories. It has been over 30 years since I last met him but he left a lasting impression upon me. Rest in peace Colonel.
Mario and Maria Novati
January 25, 2017
Praying for Friends to comfort you. Faith to uphold you and loving memories to carry you through. Maria and Mario Novati
Elena & Vojto Mirga
January 25, 2017
Dear Sandra,
To you and your family I extend my sincere condolence on the loss of Roman. He was a very amusing and charming colleague. A true gentleman.
Elena Mirga
Sherry Duplessis
January 25, 2017
I first me Roman back in the mid 1970's when I was a CPL with the Black Watch. I liked him then and always have. As he was gathering info for his newest book about the Black Watch, he and I would email back on forth with info he needed. He was a gentleman and a good man and I will miss him greatly. My Condolences to Sandra and the family.
January 25, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Kehoe
January 25, 2017
I hated history...but I loved Dr J! Who would have thought that he would be teaching my own children years later! My sympathies to his Family and friends.
David Garnham
January 25, 2017
Condolences to the whole family. David, Elaine and Matt.
Thomas de Volpi
January 25, 2017
much saddened for you
ED Rayment
January 25, 2017
To Roman as he rests in peace sincere thanks for having the pleasure of knowing such a great individual. HIs wit and compassion were second to none.He is in our prayers always.
Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last
Bobbie Carin
January 25, 2017
You truly were one of a kind Roman. Condolences to Sandra and family
Mary Scott
January 25, 2017
The BEST teacher I every had. He managed to make history come to life. Always had a story to relay, a joke to tell and a word of advice even if you didn't ask for it!
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