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BORN
1952
DIED
2024
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375 Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, Ontario
Taras SHIPOWICK Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Taras SHIPOWICK
10 Entries
Barbara Cole
April 19, 2024
I am deeply saddened as I´ve just learned about the passing of Taras, an astute businessman and a creative genius. He was a thoughtful, down-to-earth, caring human being with a very intuitive gift of reading people and understanding situations and circumstances.
My business relationship with Taras began in 1989 and I´ve had the pleasure of working with him and his staff for over 12 years executing some of the most memorable corporate events. He wasn´t a business associate; he was a friend.
Producing several specialized events for the association´s annual gathering over a three-day period, for over twelve years and never failed to wow an audience of over 2,500 people speaks to his brilliant mind in creating one-of-a-kind events.
He was passionate about his work and worked tirelessly alongside his staff to bring each event to life. But regardless of his own tiredness and lack of sleep, his compassion and care for others was undeniable. The jobs we both did require tireless hours, but he always found a way to alleviate my concerns and send me off to bed to get some much-needed rest. These memories are still so vivid, and you will always remain forever in my heart, some fond and beautiful memories.
My deepest love and condolences.
Barbara Cole
Carol Priest
March 20, 2024
I found out quite late of Taras' passing. Every day since then, I have had so many thoughts of the times we shared. First of all, to dear Pearse, I send my best vibrational energy to help you through these sad and tough times. How I wish I could have been there for the memorial. Taras was my event mentor through and through. He gave me my first break in 1987 working with him on the 'Too Outrageous' after-party in the Ballroom of the Royal York. It was a huge success. After that I was a permanent part of the Showmakers team for 4 years. And they were wonderful years. Taras taught me the yes's and the no's of running a high-level event. He took me behind the scenes, put me in front of the scenes. He inspired me, challenged me and he was my friend, boss, teacher, and even my client. Most year, I called him on his birthday as I did this year. I didn't hear back and I know now why not. I hope you enjoy these pics, and again to dear Pearce, Taras family who were so precious to him, and to his many close friends, I send my heartfelt condolences. Most Sincerely Carol
Kathleen Conway
February 22, 2024
I am among the "so many" and have more memories of the remarkable and inimitable Taras than would fit here. It was one of the sparkling bits of life to have known him.
David Warrack
February 21, 2024
Deepest love and condolences
Walter P. Mayewsky
February 20, 2024
Wishing the entire family peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Kim Harrop
February 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we hear of Tara´s passing. Having gotten to know Taras over so many years, we will miss him. We shared great stories and good laughs. Our condolences to Pearse, his dear friends and family.
Kim, Louise and the team at balmoral dental arts .
Carolyn McIntire Smyth
February 19, 2024
Dear Pearse, Sadness supreme. Taras has left the earth. He made the world such a much better place. I am thinking of you now as you have said goodbye to this wonderful being who shared his life with you. Sending love always, Carolyn.
Carolyn McIntire Smyth
February 19, 2024
Dear Pearse, Sadness supreme. Taras has left the earth. He made the world such a much better place. I am thinking of you now as you have said goodbye to this wonderful being who shared his life with you. Sending love always, Carolyn
Andrew Chang
February 19, 2024
Taras was such a sweet, gentle soul and I was so very, very fond of him. It's with a heavy heart and great sadness that I bid farewell to Taras. My heart and condolences go out to Pearse, all of their family members and close friends.
Marie Natscheff
February 18, 2024
Deepest condolences to you Pearse and the family. The two of you were a dynamic duo. Fond memories will prevail.
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Feb
21
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Visitation Centre, Crematorium and Mausoleum375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8
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21
Service
11:00 a.m.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Visitation Centre, Crematorium and Mausoleum375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8
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