Obituary of Michael Paul Gavlak

GAVLAK, Michael Paul – Suddenly at Rosewood Manor on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, Michael passed away peacefully at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Michael & Elizabeth Gavlak (Orolin). Predeceased by his brothers Stephen and Johnny Gavlak and Joseph Bukovinsky. Mike will be deeply missed by his sister-in-law Anne Bukovinsky, nieces Terry Cantrell, Betty Ann Bukovinsky, Mary Jo Mather (Dennis) and nephew Gerry Bukovinsky. Predeceased by his niece Nancy Karrandjas. Also surviving are great nieces Marcy Pillai (Stephen) and Amy Karrandjas and great nephews Morgan Cantrell and Mark Karrandjas. Mike was a dedicated employee of Local 663 Pipefitter's Union for many years. He retired from the union in 1984 to care for his aging parents whom he was very committed to. Mike was always very thankful for anything anyone did for him and in his own quiet way showed his appreciation. We know that Mike would want to say "thank you" to the friends who came to visit him and took him for rides in the car, as well as to the nurses, caregivers and staff at Rosewood Manor for their compassion and friendship toward him over the last few years. The family also truly appreciates the kindness shown to Mike and the concern for his happiness and health while at Rosewood. Friends will be received at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 11:45-12:45 p.m. The funeral service will be held immediately following visitation in the McKenzie & Blundy Chapel at 1 p.m. with Deacon Chuck Stevens officiating. Cremation to follow with private family burial in Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph's Hospice, 475 N. Christina St., Sarnia, N7T 5W3 or the Sarnia & District Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., Sarnia, N7T 7W8. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Michael Gavlak in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area