JOHN JOSEPH GRISACK, beloved husband of Hazel of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the age of 94 years.
Besides his loving wife of 62 years, John is survived by two sons; Robert (Lynn) of Calgary, Richard (Brenda) of Vancouver, and four grandchildren; Adam, Miles, Caitlin and Chelsea. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Stan (Joan) Pisko of Lethbridge and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Mary, brothers; Tom, Nicholas and Alex, and sisters; Annie, Mary and Helen.
John was born in Coalhurst, Alberta on August 29, 1915. He attended school in Coalhurst and joined the army in 1942. He returned to the Coalhurst area working at the family farm until his employment for 32 years at the Animal Diseases Research Institute as farm foreman. Upon his retirement in 1979, John and Hazel moved to Lethbridge where he enjoyed golfing and traveling with friends. John was a devoted family man and a kind, gentle soul with a great sense of humour and he will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.
Special thanks to Drs. Cronje and Collins and all the staff of the Edith Cavell Care Centre for their kindness and devoted care of John.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. with Maureen Condon Horon officiating.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13th Street North, Lethbridge, AB., on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dariusz Zarebsk S.D.S., Celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of John to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, PO Box 2211, Lethbridge, AB., T1J 4K7 or to St. Vincent de Paul c/o Ken McDermott, #26 Canyon Boulevard West Lethbridge, AB., T1K 6X6.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
