Janet Kaczmarski (nee Romanow)

Janet Kaczmarski (nee Romanow) passed away at the age of 95 years, with her family by her side on Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023 on the family farm. She was reunited with her loving mother, Mary Romanow, who also passed away 43 years prior on St. Valentine’s Day February 14, 1980.

Janet was predeceased by her husband Arthur on September 20, 1999 and one son in infancy in 1963; her parents Frank and Mary Romanow (Slabiak); siblings: Rose (Mike) Hrycak, John Romanow, Katie (Joe) Romanow, Dan (Romana) Romanow, Julia (Joe) Janis, Peter (Mary) Romanow, Walter Romanow, and Tom Romanow; parents-in-law: Gregory (Harry) and Mary Kaczmarski (Mikus); sisters-in-law: Phyllis, Helen, Victoria, Agnes and two brothers-in-law Bernie Kaczmarski and Aurel Robert.

Janet is survived by her six children: Julie Ann (Leroy) McGillicky, Carol (Gilman) Ennis, Gregory Kaczmarski, Louise Kaczmarski, Loretta Kaczmarski and Leonard Kaczmarski. Janet cherished her five grandchildren: Trina (Jason) Korbo, Patrick (Jennifer) McGillicky, Mary Alice (Michael) Zeresenai, Robert (Jemeli) Ennis, Erin Ennis (Rhys Lenan). She lovingly adored her five great-grandchildren: Allton and Winston Korbo, Chloe and Carter McGillicky, and Theordore Ennis. She was looking forward to the arrival of her great grand-daughter in early May. Janet is survived by her youngest sister, Joyce Robert; sisters-in-law Bertha Romanow, Effie Romanow, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Janet was born May 11, 1927 on the Romanow family farm, four miles east of Montmartre. She attended Fallowmead School. On October 24, 1950 Janet and Arthur were married at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. After her first child Julie was born, Janet spent thirteen months in Fort San when she was diagnosed with tuberculosis. After overcoming TB, Janet and Arthur farmed and raised their family together in the Candiac District. Janet carried on her matriarch family duties and resided on the family farm until her passing. Her strength, resiliency, faith and strong-will sustained her through many challenges such as the Great Depression, WWII, lack of modern conveniences and most recently, the pandemic. Her motherly skills and interests throughout her lifetime included gardening, preserving fruits and vegetables, cooking tasteful meals, crocheting, reading, singing, dancing, sharing her love of family and community history, and having a keen interest in global events. She was one of the members who compiled information for the Candiac History Book in 2009. Janet was a dedicated and humble parishioner who served St. Joseph Parish for decades. The legacy that Janet leaves behind to her loving family and friends, is her faith in God, her strength of character, her generosity, kindness and a sense of peace that she bestowed on others. “A Life Well Lived” May her soul rest in peace and her memory be eternal.

Prayers were held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Joseph RC Church, Candiac, SK. Funeral Mass was on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph RC Church with Rev. Francis (Prince) Kurisinkal presiding over both celebrations.

If friends so desire, contributions can be made to St. Joseph Cemetery Fund, Candiac, SK. S0G 0N0.