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Guy ZENAITIS Obituary
1937 - 2015
Peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Guy was the loving husband for 45 years of Mary (nee Shannon), dear father of Michael and father- in-law of Katrina, and proud grandfather of Isabella and Sophia. Also survived by cousins in Montreal, Ontario and Lithuania. Guy was a teacher for 35 years in the Montreal Catholic School Commission, a baritone with the former Montreal Opera Guild, and an avid birdwatcher. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. R. Dalfen, Dr. S. Demettynaere, and to all Guy's caregivers at St. Mary's Hospital. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral complex Urgel Bourgie, 6700 Beaubien East, Montreal. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Lithuanian Catholic Church, 3426 Parthenais Street, Montreal, thence to Cote-des-Neiges Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Stephen Pompura
February 15, 2015
Dear Mrs Zenaitis
A few years ago my son had a great math teacher in high school. She encouraged and supported him. I told this teacher and also wrote a thank you letter to her, it basically said she is Mr Zenaitis.
She asked me what I meant. Mr Zenaitis made me realize what skill I had and made me apply it. I did not believe him at first in 1980 at LBP but he was right. He was so right I obtained my BSC of mathematics, specialization in Statistics and have a great career at Standard Life that supports my entire family. All of this because I listened to Mr Zenaitis. I wish he knew how much he meant to many of his students. I can only tell you how sad I am of his passing, I have thought of him many times over the years, and wish I could say thank you. I know many other students feel the same way. He did great for many of us, he is someone special in the world, I can only wish you my condolences during this sad time, but know he will continue to be great in the heaven high above, Thank you Mr Zenaitis, thank you for what you did. Your total dedication and passion in teaching resulted in greatness for many of us. With heartfelt condolences, sincerely, Stephen Pompura
j leddy
January 25, 2015
I remember my time with Guy at Pearson fondly. He was a great man and a wonderful teacher. I was so sorry to hear of his passing......may your faith keep you strong at this most difficult time.
Helen Stanczyk
January 24, 2015
Dear Mary,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm glad that I had a chance to meet Guy. He was a wonderful man.
His cherished memories will give you and your family strength
in the days ahead.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank DIMORA
January 24, 2015
Dear Mrs. Zenaitis and family,
Mr. Zenaitis was my mathematics educator at lester B. Pearson High School. Years later, Guy was a colleague and role model. His passion for both education and mathematics were clearly evident and stimulating. God bless you and rest in peace, Guy. Mrs. Zenaitis, to you and your loved ones, please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
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Lynn Lavallee
January 23, 2015
Dear Mrs. Zenaitis,
I was one of your math students in 1977 at Msgr. Harold Doran. We met again just a few years ago, when you stopped to buy some flowers at Dames d'Alcantara where I was employed.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. May God grant you and your family courage and strength to help you through your grief.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Olton
January 23, 2015
My Condolences Mrs.Zenaitis I may not have been the best student, but I understand the anguish your family is feeling right now. God Bless you and your family, you will be in my prayers today.
Franca Cacchione
January 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathy Mrs. Zenaitis to you and your loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. on behalf of the 1975 Monsignor Harold Doran classmates
Sigismondo Springer
January 23, 2015
I was very saddened to learn that Guy had passed away. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Dianne Wells
January 23, 2015
Dear Mary and family
We are thinking of you all through this difficult time and sending our love eastward. We have many fond memories of Guy and are glad that we had visits with both of you and shared some fun times at the honey farm and at weddings. He will be greatly missed.
Lots of love from Dianne and Reg
Maria Cancian
January 23, 2015
We are very sad to learn about Guy's passing.
Our deepest sympathies to Mary and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Luciano and Maria Cancian
Cynthia Shannon
January 23, 2015
Dear Mary and Michael, Words cannot express my sorrow at hearing of Guy's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to you both. He was a wonderful person, and I always so enjoyed the times I spent with you. I know you will miss him dearly. I hope that your memories of Guy bring you solace in this time of sorrow.
January 23, 2015
Dear Mary and Michael, I just read the news about Guy because Alex P. posted it on Facebook. What an absolute shock. We are so sorry to hear this sad news and will be in touch by mail. We'll be keeping you in our prayers throughout this month and during all the upcoming months of mourning. Hugs and deepest sympathies, Carol and Al Grazys
Laura Kavoliunas
January 22, 2015
I will miss you Guy. I am thankful to have known you all my life. All my love.
Gerald and Sandra McKoy
January 22, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gerald and Sandra McKoy
January 22, 2015
Mr Zenaitis was my math teacher in 1989 and I still remember him fondly. I admired his teaching skills, as well his dedication to students and passion of mathematics. He was an extremely brilliant man and made me love math!! RIP Sir. My sympathies to the family.
Beverley Garofalo
January 22, 2015
Ron and I are so very sad to learn about Guy's passing. Our deepest sympathies to Mary and family.
Peter Kohl
January 22, 2015
To the family of Guy Zenaitis
Rainbow at Sunset of Life
Look at a Sunset out on the distant Horizon
the Horizon is so far away, like the setting Sun
Look at that Rainbow, at the end of life
it is colourful, the colour of pain and strife.
In many people the pain at the end
is like those colours of the arc which around clouds does bend
That arc is bent like the back of people who lived their live
lived in splendour of health; then with sickness rife
Look at the colours of those laden clouds
they are a curtain of what is now held in shrouds
A curtain of the story of one's life
now tears do rain, as we pay the price
We pay the price of feeling pain
and see not what this all will gain
We all must accept that every life
must come to an end; hopefully not in strife.
Look at the colours of that Rainbow clear
it is the colour of hope we await all year
The colour of life in all its form
like the colour we saw when we were born
Perhaps we'll see a Rainbow of a perfect end
or see dark clouds of pain from battle, which we cannot fend
At the end of that rainbow we all will meet
where, from our creator, we'll find a treat
This treat is Rest for our body now so weak
and now our souls can freely speak
Speak of those days when we lived fine
as we now bask in Everlasting Sunshine.
Peter Köhl
2014-02-06
PS: Guy was my teacher, so many, many years ago, he guided me and taught and he understood that a new immigrant may have some trouble adapting. With his Help I adapted. Thank You Guy. We will meet again in the next life
Peter Kohl
Michèle Carignan
January 22, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to read about Guy's sickness and death. My late husband and I always so enjoyed our walks at he Botanical Garden and conversations with Guy. Whether it was about birds, music or the Garden, his passion and humour were so contagious. My thoughts are with you in your time of sadness. I will remember Guy as I walk through "le bois d'Orlando", as he called it, at the Garden.
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