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Andrew POLANSKI Obituary
March 10, 1990 - May 3, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, brother, grandson and friend, Andy Polanski of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Andy shared his love with family, his girlfriend Letitia, friends and the community of Fort Saskatchewan. He was passionate about baseball, volleyball, basketball, golf and curling. He continuously volunteered his time in the community and was known to always brighten your day.
Left to cherish his many memories are his parents Edward and Laurie; sister Dawn (Kevin); brothers Bob, Jeff, Tyler and Trent; girlfriend Letitia along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Church (10004 - 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan) with Father Francis officiating. A lunch to follow at the Dow Centennial Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hope Program.
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Colleen
May 27, 2013
I did not know Andy, but had the pleasure to play in the Andy Polanski Tournament this past weekend. I heard wonderful things about him and how he was such a hugh presence in the community. I am sorry for your loss, cherish all the wonderful memories.
Pat and Ron Hlady
May 13, 2013
Laurie, Ed and family: Our sincere condolences. Your close-knit family and community will be a source of support as you work through your grievous loss.
Friends Class of 1978
May 13, 2013
Dear Laurie, Edward and family;
Laurie, your high school friends heard of your loss. Although there are many years between our high school years, our hearts join yours in the painful loss of your son. Please know this message comes with love, thoughts and prayers for you, your family and friends. Always with you, your friends from the class of 1978. Linda, Carol, Adilio, Leon B, Pat and Michelle
Elaine Crane Healey
May 12, 2013
Polanski family and friends,
Andy and his brothers Trent and Tyler were students of mine at OLA. I was very much shocked and saddened to hear about Andy's passing. I remember him as a great kid and certainly a joy to teach. Trent and Tyler my heart goes out to you. Take comfort in the support of your family and friends and the special memories you have of your brother.
Take care and God bless,
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Anonymous
May 12, 2013
I didn't know you personally but as someone who was once part of a community I grew up in, felt a sense of sadness. My condolences go out to the friends and family.
Walter Long
May 11, 2013
Ed,Laurie and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all,in the loss of your beloved son and brother. I have many fond memories of the Polanski family during my years teaching at O.L.A. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 10, 2013
To the Polanski family;
Sincerest condolences. Words are inadequate to say how sorry we are for your loss.
Laura and Ron Balanko
Carmen Hecht
May 10, 2013
Polanski family and friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, we are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the fond memories of Andy. Your emptiness you have now will be replaced with loving memories and very special "Guardian Angel". God Bless.
Carmen Hecht and Family - Erin Lee (Pewar)'s Aunty
Sigrid
May 10, 2013
Our sympathy and prayers are with your family.
Sigrid & Shawn
Pewar Famil
May 10, 2013
Dearest Letitia & Polanski Family,
Our sincere condolences to you during these difficult days, may the presence and prayers of loving family and friends help in dealing with such a sudden and tragic loss. No pen can write; No tongue can tell...there really are no words to adequately express our feelings in the loss of such a vibrant colorful young man as Andy.
May God Bless you and give you strength to heal your hearts.
With deepest Sympathy and loving thoughts,
Nick,Judy,Cody, Erin And Robin
Dennis and Karen Fulmer
May 10, 2013
Ed, Laurie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. While we have not seen him in a bit, we do have fond memories of him through hockey and the kid's school.
We are so sorry for your loss, although words do not help. We will be thinking of you and if you need any help with anything, please call us.
Gerald Trach
May 10, 2013
My condolences to the Polanski family.
Elizabeth Bellamy
May 9, 2013
My sincerest condolences to all of you during this difficulty time. May loving memories be your constant comfort and fill your heart with peace. God grant him eternal rest.
Gerry & Yvonne Mariacci
May 9, 2013
Polanski family,
Our thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. The emptiness you feel now will be filled with the wonderful memories of your time together.
ICU Staff Royal Alexandra Hospital
May 9, 2013
To the dear family and friends of Andy,
Thank you for showing us the love and joy with which Andrew lived his life. Unfortunately our paths crossed due to a time of great sadness, but your love, kindness, generosity, and trust in us will forever be remembered.
May Andrew's great gift to others allow his amazing spirit to continue to do good in this world and provide comfort to you in your time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Royal Alexandra Hospital, ICU Staff
May 9, 2013
Polanski Family;
I;am so sorry to hear about Andy my thoughts and prayers our with you all I hope all your memories will get you through this difficult time.
Donna Smith
May 9, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Henry & Janice Goeckel
May 9, 2013
May all your family memories get you through this time of grief.
Dale & Joan Manchuk (nee Popil)
May 9, 2013
Ed, Laurie & family. Our condolences on the loss of your son, Andy.
May he rest in Peace
Rob & Marian Foster
May 9, 2013
Dear Ed, Laurie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time...may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you cherish. Heaven's garden now has a beautiful new bloom!
Carly and Tyler Mariacci
May 9, 2013
Polanski family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Andy! He was a great guy. Always knew how to make people laugh. High school basketball and badminton would have been so boring with out him. I know that's he's up there making everyone laugh with his contagious laugh! He will be missed by many!
Melva Kelly & family
May 9, 2013
Dawn,Bob,and the Polanski family, so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fran Sorobey
May 9, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Andy's death. Through umpiring with him, I had the privilege of experiencing the great joy and the love for life that Andy possessed. He has left a big footprint on my heart.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
With my deepest sympathies,
Fran Sorobey
George & Shelley Pietersma
May 9, 2013
Ed, Laurie & family
Cherish your memories, he may have been here for a short time on earth but Andy will live on through those memories you have of him.
We are so very sorry for your loss
May 9, 2013
Ed, Laurie and Family..Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.You are in our hearts and prayers. May God give you the strength to make it through each day.
Judy and Lloyd Majeski, Fort Sask
Cindy Kania
May 9, 2013
Dear Ed, Laurie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you lay to rest your wonderful son. I'm so sorry that I can not make the services.
Much Love to all of you!
Cindy Kania and family
Sophie Kotyk
May 9, 2013
Dear Ed, Laurie, Family & Letitia,
We feel blessed and honored to have known such a fine young man who truly lived life with passion. His love for his family,Letitia and his friends was evident everyday highlighted with that marvelous smile. We will miss him always.
Peter, Debbie, Matthew & Alex Sabrowski
May 9, 2013
Dear Ed and Laurie,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you and your family in this most difficult of times.
Wih our deepest sympathies, Suzan and John Shewchuk
Darcy, Todd, Karlee & Cole Schneider
May 9, 2013
Ed, Laurie & Family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories of Andy to forever hold in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Letitia.
May 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on the loss of someone so very special to you. May God give you the power and strength to be able to move forward. It will be a long difficult journey and you will need one another more than ever now.
In Gods Love
Elizabeth & Brad Bellamy, Laureen, Steve, Cameron & Connor Beson
Ward, Connie, Kyle and Katlyn Sawatzky
May 9, 2013
Dear Ed, Laurie & Family and Letitia.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Andy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Marcel & Linda Theroux
May 9, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We feel like we have gotten to know Andy just a little bit through all of Amanda & Rob's many stories. He sounds like he was a very special young man. Our sincere condolences.
May 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of andy.Prayers are with you.
Sophie & Metro Ratzoy
Frank & Elsie Polanski
May 8, 2013
Ed, Laurie, Robert, Jeffrey, Dawn, Tyler and Trent;
We are very saddened that Andy's journey of life ended so early. He will always be remembered as a true young gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Frank & Elsie Polanski
Glorie, Shane, Nicholas & Casey Veenstra
May 8, 2013
I only met Andy a few short times but it was enough to see the twinkle in his eye and the kindness in his heart, he was a wonderful young man. Please know that our thoughts are with the entire Polanski family at this difficult time.
Elizabeth Witham
May 8, 2013
My Deepest Condolences on the loss of Andy. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
May 8, 2013
We are so very sorry, to hear of your loss. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please call us.
Lloyd Debbie Matthew Collin Derrick and Mark Appelt
Sherry, Ken, Rianne, Ryan Holowach-McIntyre
May 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Having re-connected with Andy the last couple years was a pleasure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen & Lawrence Sekersky
May 8, 2013
Words cannot express our sadness. May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time.
May 8, 2013
Laurie, Ed, Dawn, Bob, Jeff, Trent & Tyler,
Our hearts are broken to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mimi, Ryan and Toni
Janet, Jeff & Jacey Parrish
May 8, 2013
Ed, Laurie & Family
Our hearts are heavy for you and your family during this very difficult time in the loss of Andy.
Our prayers go out to each of you.
May 8, 2013
Laurie. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for your enormous loss. I hope the memories you have of Andy will help you thru this difficult time. Bonnie Feser
May 8, 2013
Your have our heartfelt sympathy. It was a pleasure knowing Andy over the years. He always had a smile on his face, and a wonderful laugh. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kevin, Cindee, Kyle & Connor Robertson
May 8, 2013
Eddie, Laurie, and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss you have suffered. There are no words that can ease your pain at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Lisa, Frank & Marie
May 8, 2013
Dear Ed, Laurie and family.We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Andy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Duane,Ramona,Joshua,Andy and Matthew Yaworski
May 8, 2013
Ed, Laurie and family. Our hearts ache for you as a family on the loss of Andy. Andy was a very special person who brought so much joy to our family and the world around him. He always found time to encourage someone and to give them one of his smiles. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian, Carol, Jason and Ian Klammer
May 8, 2013
To Letitia and Polanski family,
To have a man like Andy pass so suddenly and far too soon has left our hearts in pain. The world is a little bit quieter and a little bit sadder as a great soul is no longer in our presence. Let all the memories of him ease the pain as it has eased ours. Even now Andy still has the ability to make us laugh through our tears. We love you all and we will be keeping you in our thoughts.
Love Rob and Amanda Nayowski
May 8, 2013
Ed, Laurie & Family
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Glenn, Dana, Trevor, Kyle & Brett Dunstall
Daryl , Jesstine and Jordon Dombrosky
May 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Gail and Chris Smith
May 8, 2013
Ed and Laurie:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Andy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Plante
May 8, 2013
Andy never failed to make me smile. His kindness and good-nature made my job as teacher a pleasure. My thoughts are with your whole family during this sad time.
May 8, 2013
Ed, Laurie & family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Andy. Our thoughts are with you & your family during this difficult time.
Owen, Shana, Kristen & Brendan Potter
Angie Chura
May 8, 2013
Dear Laurie, Ed & Family,
We were shocked and saddened to read
of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy & Angie Chura
Troy, Teresa, Marlee & Braden Gates
May 8, 2013
Ed, Laurie and family,
We were devastated to hear of the tragic loss of your beloved Andy. May the love and prayers of family and friends help ease your pain.
Anne & Pete Achtymichuk/Peeters
May 8, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Teri Ewanchuk
May 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of Andy's passing ~ may God bless and keep your family now and always.
Love
Teri, Garry, Andrea, Sheila & John
May 8, 2013
So sorry to hear about Andy's passing. He will always been remembered as the guy who was always willing to pitch in. Take comfort in knowing that he touched the hearts and lives of others. His smile around the diamonds will be missed.
May 8, 2013
Dawn:
No words can express how sad I feel for you and your family.
Linda Wittman.
Aileen Wigmore
May 8, 2013
Polanski Family and Friends
Sorry for your deep loss, wonderful memories will keep Andrew near.
Marg and Bob Buck
May 8, 2013
Andy - you were a very special young man . You touched our family in so many ways . Our community needs more young
men like yourself and Fort Saskatchewan is at a great loss with your passing . Your life was a testament to the power and goodness of your family .Our heartfelt condolences to Letitia and the the Polanski family .
Lisa Cartwright (Galloway)
May 8, 2013
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Beverly MacInnis
May 8, 2013
Dear Ed, Laurie, & family,
Our hearts are broken to hear that Andy has died.
Our deepest condolences for your tragic loss.
We are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Mildred, Beverly & Larry, Ken & Susan
Garry @ Judy Shaw
May 8, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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