Eva Etelka Korczak, formerly of Oakville , passed away at Grey-Bruce
Health Services in Owen Sound on Sunday, September 15, 2019.She was 88.
Born in Budapest , Hungary on January 16, 1931. Eva was always a caring and loving woman; this showed in her passion for both physical fitness and teaching. She was an athlete and taught Physical Education at St. Mildred ‘s-Lightbourn School in Oakville throughout her career. Many students reached their full potential and goals with her guidance and perseverance. After retirement, she relocated to Hanover where she was a faithfully devoted member of Holy Family Church and a part of the Catholic Women’s League. Eva also loved gardening, quilting, volunteering as a greeter at the hospital and belonging to the local Mahjong Group. She loved animals and could always be found
feeding the many farm cats and birds. Many friendships were formed and she will be remembered for her kind spirit and devotion.
Survived by loved husband Kazimer Korczak of Hanover . Dear mother of Anna Torma of Austin , Texas and remembered by the children from her marriage Christine (Bob) Bartley of Beamsville and Stephen (Jenny) Korczak of Oakville . Special grandma of Warren and Matt Bartley, both of whom will miss her dearly. Fondly remembered by her sister’s daughter Zsuzsa Kofalvi (Otto) and her two children Erika (Hildo) Lamb and Laszlo (Judit) Stefan in Hungary and Netherlands. Predeceased by her parents Mihaly and Maria Torma and sister Elzi Veres.
To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration Mass at Holy Family Church , Hanover on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11 am. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:30 am.
Memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter or to an Animal Shelter of your choice are appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.
“Egy szép hosszú, élet után nyugodj békében. Emlékezet fájó szívvel megőrizzük”
After a long, good life, rest in peace. Your memory will linger in our hearts”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eva Korczak..
Death notice for the town of: Hanover, Province: Ontario
Nyogodj BÉKÉVEL Évi…………………….