Anthony (Tony) Ratushniak passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Home for the Aged at the age of 94, with family by his side. Dad moved in to Pinecrest Home for the Aged in November of 2018. He was treated with kindness, dignity and respect by all staff.
Tony was born in the small village of Bosyry, Ukraine, on June 11, 1925.
He and his wife and daughter emigrated to Canada in 1948, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax. They boarded a train and travelled directly to Kenora, being sponsored by Tony's Uncle Peter Ratuski.
He found work very quickly, being an excellent self-taught carpenter and brick layer. He worked long and hard and soon was able to afford to build his first house.
He started working for the Ontario Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company (Boise). After working in different departments at Boise, he found his passion in gardening and took pride in the beautiful flowers and trimmed lawns at Boise.
He was a long time member of the Ukrainian Literary Society and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Tony is predeceased by his wife Patricia, son Ronnie, brother Roman, sister Marusia, and his parents.
He is survived by his daughters Mary Price (Darryl), and Irene Olson (Butch). He is also survived by his grandchildren Meghan, Tanis, Karen (Jim Hanstead), Corinne (Mike Bard) and Darren. He enjoyed being with his great grandchildren Jacob, Andrew, Andrea, Rheanna, Edward, Hailee and Dexter. Tony is also survived by Nusia Dnes and family.
Visitation will be at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral service will take place at the Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, January 27th at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Daren Gallivan officiating. Pallbearers will be Butch Olson, Darryl Price, Darren Price, Jim Hanstead, Jacob Hanstead and Meghan Olson.
Sincere thank you to Cory Jinkerson and staff at Brown Funeral Home for their kindness, understanding and professionalism.
In honour of Tony, donations to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
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