Obituary
Serkowney, Peter (1936 – 2021) Passed away peacefully and on his own terms at North Bay Regional Health Centre on December 18, in the presence of his family. Dearly loved and missed by daughters Pam Serkowney (Leigh) of North Bay, Jillian Serkowney (Terry Ward) of Markdale, Ontario, and step-son Jim Laforet (Leigh Roy) of Sherwood Park, Alberta. Proud Grampy to Caleigh and Avery Ward and Jacob and Cameron Laforet. He will be greatly missed by extended family and friends. Predeceased by his wife, Delia Gray, sister Stella Ostaff, and parents Michael and Josepha Serkowney.
Peter was born in Fort William, Ontario to Ukrainian immigrants and resided in Thunder Bay for many years. He taught in a one-room school house and worked at the Chronicle Journal prior to completing the Provincial Public Health Inspector course at Ryerson. He worked briefly in Toronto before joining the Northern Ontario Public Health Service. He finished his career as an Environmental Health Officer with Health & Welfare Canada. He continued to stay active following retirement, working at the CTS Employment Resource Centre and volunteering (The Empire; BL Roads Board). He was a longtime member of the North Bay Ukrainian club. He was an avid reader and carpenter. He loved to host family and friends at the lake in the cottage that he built.
The family would like to thank the VON, Paramed, CarePartners, North East LHIN, Robinson’s Pharmasave (medical supplies), his speech-language pathologist Carrie, and his special neighbours in town and at the cottage. Very special thanks to Dr. Trenker, Dr. Leckie, the nursing team on C3, and the staff & management of The Empire for their excellent care, support and attention.
At Peter’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of life will be held next summer. Donations to the North Bay Public Library in Dad’s name would be greatly appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Serkowney December 18 2021..
Death notice for the town of: North-Bay, Province: Ontario