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JOHN WALTER WROBEL – is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of John Wrobel on June 15, 2011 at St Peter’s Hospital in his 67th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Judith, devoted father to Lynn Stone (David), David Wrobel (Sherry), Paul Wrobel (Tracey) and adored stepdad to Terri Gilmour (Curtis) and Christina Pucci (Carlo). Cherished brother to Gladys Teeter (Jim) of Ohio, brother-in-law to Barbara Bayley, Tom Cheel (Susan), Ken Cheel (Daphne). He had a special bond with his mother-in-law, Audrey Dunford. He was affectionately called Dziadzio (jahjoh) by his grandchildren Ryan, Jordan, Rebekah, Cody, Cassidy, Jacob, Sarah, Brooke, Ella, Luca and baby Katherine. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. John was born and raised in Hamilton, where he worked 34 years as a Millwright for Stelco; first in the USM then the BOF before retiring in 2002. John was a kind and generous man who loved life. He loved to have family and friends together and often you’d find him in the kitchen cooking great meals. He loved the years spent at the family cottage, entertaining, hunting and fishing. No project or renovation was too big for him to tackle. He instilled good work ethics and the importance of family. He will be remembered with fondness by old friends from long ago and the new friends he made along the way. He will be forever in our hearts. The family would like to thank the special nurses at Heart Function Clinic at the General Hospital for helping John try to beat the odds and to Dr. “Bev” Hattersley, the nurses and the rest of the staff at 3West, St. Peter’s Hospital for their kindness, compassion, and special care. Cremation has taken place. A memorial celebration will take place at Bay Gardens Funeral home, 947 Rymal Road, Hamilton, Ontario on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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16 Guestbook Entries
June 17, 2011 | Carl Dubrick
Paul and family:
It is with deep sadness that I received the news of the passing of your father. He must have had many of the qualities I cherish as I remember my late father. I am sure he will be missed tremendously.. The memory of good times and the love you shared will carry you forward.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Carl Dubrick
Workforce Planner, Reliance
June 17, 2011 | Juan and Stacey Montalvo
Judy, Christina and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and love are with you all during this very difficult time.
Stacey & Juan
June 17, 2011 | Carole Pucci
Dear Judy,
Words cannot express how sorry I am of John’s passing. I am sure we will all miss him a lot. I will miss giving him my homemade soups and roasted peppers. Hope I can carry on the tradition with you.
Carole Pucci
June 17, 2011 | Robbinex Inc.
Dear Judy
The staff and your friends here at Robbinex are deeply saddened by the news of your loss of a loving and wonderful husband and friend. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this trying time.
Sincerely
Your co-workers
June 17, 2011 | Rita Ott and Amelia Lucenti
Dear Judy,
I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Even though I did not know him well, I remember him as a pleasant, friendly man. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. My mom sends her condolences as well.
Sincerely,
Rita Ott (Carole’s sister)
June 17, 2011 | Michelle Aitken
Dear Judy and family,
We are so saddened by your loss. We know that no words can ease the pain you feel but please know that you are in our thoughts. We have great memories of John and will look back on them fondly and with a smile.
All our love,
Hennie, Chris and Michelle
June 18, 2011 | Linda Koziol
Hi Judy
As you said when you told me of his news.. I can hardly believe it has been 27 years since I introduced you two. I feel you sadness and know your emptiness. I hope you can find peace knowing that he is with the Lord and that his suffering is over.
God bless you during this very tough time!!
Hugs and love
Linda
June 19, 2011 | Marie Leone
Judy,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing…much too soon…
All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Marie
June 20, 2011 | Catherine
Hey Jude! (Our joke)
John was a lovely man – you always told me so – and he has a lovely wife in you. Both of you enjoyed a relationship and friendship that few have and I’m sure that knowledge will sustain you in this sad time.
Love, your friend Catherine
June 20, 2011 | Virginia Selemidis
May God bless you and your family at this very difficult time. My sincere condolences.
June 20, 2011 | Kristine Carey
Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. From the many stories you have shared with me, John seemed like a very interesting man whom I would’ve enjoyed knowing. I have faith that he is in a good place now, free from pain and suffering. Take care and God Bless.
Kristine Carey
June 20, 2011 | Lee Anne Artt
Paul,
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lee Anne
WFP, Reliance Home Comfort
June 20, 2011 | Bob and Mary Depew
David and Paul, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a great neighbour here in Winona many years ago. He stopped to see us a year ago and we had a nice visit. He is now at peace.
June 21, 2011 | Joanne Dodsworth
Judy
I offer my deepest sympathies to you and the family at the passing of John. He was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure to know him.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and I wish you peace at this difficult time.
Love Joanne
July 9, 2011 | Debbie & Reid Bean
Dave:
Was saddened to hear of John’s passing when meeting up with you the other evening. A lot of time has passed since we last talked with John but the memories are there forever in our hearts. He will always be our
“P. D. D.” !!!
July 11, 2011 | TL
Thanks Deb and Reid. P.D.D.???