In Loving Memory Of
Czeslaw “Chet” Bronislaw Tomszak
Suddenly and sadly, in the early morning on Friday, July 24, 2020, Czeslaw “Chet” Bronislaw Tomszak was called home at the tender age of 66 years.
Czeslaw was born on April 16, 1954 in Winnipeg, MB. He grew up in a loving home on McMillan Ave. and went to La Verendrye, followed by Earl Grey and Kelvin High. He then went on to graduate from the University of Manitoba in 1976 with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. His early work life took him through many parts of western Canada, including Vancouver and Lethbridge, before he settled in Calgary in 1983. Czeslaw was a hard worker who enjoyed getting his hands dirty and found his primary career path as an oilfield chemist with Gulf Canada. He was very happy to mentor and teach countless other fellow scientists along the way. While residing in the neighborhood of Oakridge, he proudly welcomed his two sons Andrzej and Alain. In 1998, now working for Fracmaster, Czeslaw accepted a transfer which led him to his last home in Grande Prairie. In 2018, Czeslaw officially retired and had a well-deserved beer or two. He loved his new-found time at the golf course.
He was actively involved in the Grande Prairie Soccer Association for many years as a coach for both recreational and rep boys teams. When he was not working, he enjoyed travelling and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Family trips to San Francisco, Hawaii, Arizona, and especially anywhere in the Rocky Mountains or outdoors, were some of his favorites. Czeslaw appreciated tending to his garden and going for walks out in nature in every season. He appreciated and shared a wide variety of music, film, and other arts. He was happy any day he was able to go golfing and would gladly play every day of the year if he could. His favorite sports to watch were hockey and soccer, followed closely by football. His two favorite hockey teams, the Flames and Jets, were about to faceoff in a much-anticipated series this summer. He loved seeing the Blue Bombers recently win the 2019 Grey Cup in Calgary with his sons and extended family. He was quite fond of his newly retired life and all the extra time to spend with Diane and their garden. He was always very easy going, the greatest teacher his sons could ever ask for, and a fantastic role model for those who were lucky enough to meet him. Chet, Husband, Papa, Dziadzio, Son, Brother, Friend – we love you and miss you.
Till we meet again.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Diane; sons Andrzej (Marcie), and Alain (Dana); his pride and joy, and very first grandchild Julien; mother Bronislawa; sisters: Sophie (Rob) Elgar, Chris, and Wanda (Jim); brothers in-law: Roger (Gisele), Gerald, and Marcel; sister in-law Pauline (Garry) Querel; his dearest childhood friend Marek Mossakowski; numerous nephews and nieces; and his extended family in Edmonton and Poland.
He was predeceased by his father Antoni Jozef Tomszak, and his in-laws Edouard and Lilliane Manaigre.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00am at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.) by invitation only. A livestream of the service will be available through Oliver’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/olivers.funeral.home/) Video feed will be available 15-30 minutes before service time.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any generosity be directed to Heart and Stroke of Alberta (144, 5241 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5G8).
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Czeslaw “Chet Bronislaw Tomszak April 16 1954 July 24 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta