KOLESZAR, Cecile (Nee Duchene)

1933-2006, The family announces with sorrow her peaceful death at the Timmins & District Hospital on Friday, October 13, 2006 after a series of serious illnesses at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of George Koleszar and mother of Laurier “Larry” Bourgeois (wife Annie), Marc Bourgeois, Bryan Bourgeois (wife Wendy), Collin Bourgeois (wife Anita) and Penny-Kim Cossette (husband Yvon). Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren; Stephanie Dunn (husband Robert Jr.), Christian Bourgeois, Martin Bourgeois, Nadine Bourgeois, Shawn Bourgeois, Matthew Bourgeois, Bryce Bourgeois, Patrick Cossette, Steve Cossette, Amanda Gray, Mitchell Gray (wife Marie) as well as 6 great grandchildren Liam and Mallory Dunn and Dawson, Xexilia, Zekiah and Drayven Gray. Dear sister of (Desneiges Epp (husband John), Emma Laforge, Theresa Gardner (husband Fred), Henry (wife Phyllis), Leo (wife Jeannette) Emile (wife Jane), Philibert (wife Louise), Edgar (wife Priscilla), Edmond (wife Sue) as well as a brother-in-law Ray Poirier and 2 sisters-in-law Ruby Duchaine and Elsie Johnston. Predeceased by her parents Josephat Duchesne & Eleanora Gauvreau, her former husband Edmond Bourgeois, her brothers Eugene, Nelson and Jerry and her sisters Leona and Ruby.



Cecile was a proud member FFCS formally of St. Sauveur Parish and the CWL of the former Nativity Parish. She worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Timmins and her outgoing, friendly and caring personality will be remembered by many. She was a loving wife and companion and a caring mother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thanks to Dr. Paquette and nurses in Medical 2 for the compassionate care given to her in her last days. Thanks also to Bayshore for the home visits by Tracy Funk and to the Red Cross for homecare, especially homemakers Kathy Weir, Linda Berthiaume and Priscilla St. Jacques. They were a godsend. Special thanks also to her very dear friends; Paulette Coté, Françoise Perras and Rene Bastien who shared their friendship with her daily through her ordeal during the last 5 years. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Anthony's of Padoua Cathedral. Interment at Timmins Memorial Cemetery. Remembrance donations to the Timmins & District Hospital Foundation or a Charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. The family will receive friends Monday, October 16, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 150 Balsam St. S., Timmins, Ontario (705) 264-4444.