John Dowhaniuk

John Dowhaniuk

John Dowhaniuk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2007.
DOWHANIUK, John Passed away peacefully on April 8, 2007 surrounded by his loved ones at 76 years of age. Beloved son of the late Dora (nee Berenda) and Nick Dowhaniuk. Will always be lovingly missed and loved by his caregiver and wife Rose Mary (nee Zdunich). Loving, adored and respected Pops of Christine and friend Emile, Nancy and husband Bruce Wightman, John and wife Sandra of Toronto; and Nicholas and wife Kim. Cherished Dida to T.J., Alan, Matt and his God son Steven Dzudz. Predeceased by his brother Bill and nephew Sean; his mother and father-in-law Lucy and John Zdunich. He will be deeply missed by his sister-in-law Linda, nephews Bill and his family in London, (Sean) Heather and family and Christopher Dowhaniuk; brother-in-law John and Rose Zdunich of Calgary; nephew Andrew and family of Perth; Milan Zdunich and niece & nephew Josie of Michigan; Mark and his family of British Columbia; Dolly and Bob Rupcich and nephew Bobby; Chichi and Perry Katopodis of Calgary. Sadly missed by many cousins and friends. John retired from General Motors in 1986. An avid sportsman of all sports especially his golf and unfortunately his Detroit Lions. He was KING of the Croatian Ladies Lunch Bunch, life time member of the Polish Open Golf League, CFU Lodge 638, Licki Club Detroit and the Stroke Recovery Association. Visitation at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations especially to the ICU Education Fund at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital or the Stroke Recovery Association of Windsor and Essex County. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with John's family at www.windsorchapel.com

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Pat Dunn

April 11, 2007

John,

I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Wayne Bryant

April 11, 2007

John was a respected colleague for several years at GM Transmission. My condolences to the family

mark romaniuk

April 10, 2007

rose mary-family
our thoughts an prayers are with you
dave,mark,greg and doug romaniuk

Chartier Family

April 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Raymond and Bernadette Larsh

April 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Dowhaniuk family.

JOHN WHITE

April 10, 2007

SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JOHN
I WORKED WITH JOHN AT GM FOR MANY YEARS
OUR PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU
JOHN AND ELEANOR WHITE
FLORIDA

Marie & Jim Pegg

April 10, 2007

Rose Mary and family, please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loving husband, father and grandfather. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Joyce & Ross Hamil

April 10, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loving husband, father and grandfather. May God richly bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rose Mary you have been such a wonderful caregiver to both your mother and John. You were very blessed to have such a good man in your life and he to have you. Your family have all given so much love and care to others and we know you will continue to take care of each other.

Know that his journey was divinely guided by Angels as he watches over all of you from a beautiful place in the loving arms of our Lord.

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