Anton (Tony) Kindratsky

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Obituary
Kindratsky, Anton (Tony)
September 27, 1921 – August 13, 2013
Anton (Tony) Kindratsky was born in Norquay, Saskatchewan on September 27, 1921. He was the third of ten children born to Joe Kindratsky and Annie Stusick. Pre-deceased by his sisters, Mary (Rewakowsky), Jean (Bracken) and brothers, John and Ed, Tony is mourned by his children Valerie (Tim) Barker, David (Janice), both of Port Alberni; Christopher (Florentine Strzelczyk) of Calgary; and Jean (Mike Peredo) of Vancouver. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Melissa, Joe, Jennifer (Matthew Stevenson), Jess, Amy, Nick, Sky, and Reia as well as his great-grandchildren Bronson, Edmund and Mackenzie. He is survived by his sisters Ellie (Kilmister) & Evelyn (Banks) of Kamsack, SK and Vicky (Tanton) of Stenen, SK, and brothers Victor (Abbotsford, BC) and Nestor (Yorkton, SK).

As a young man, he worked on his father's farm near Stenen and spent winters logging in the Ontario bush with his brothers. Tony joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 and served overseas on the HCMS Loch Achenault. After the war, Tony returned to Saskatchewan. On November 8, 1952, he married Kathryn (Kay) Kardynal in Stenen. He bought the family farm just north of town and farmed there until 1967. His four children were born during these years.

Tony moved west with his brother John in 1967, and worked at the APD Sawmill until his retirement. Many of these years were spent 'chasing whistles' as a millwright. Tony could fix anything. In December 1970, his family moved into the house that he built himself between shift-work and sleep. He spent many hours nurturing his garden.
After retirement, Tony and Kay spent many enjoyable summers at Rathtrevor Beach with their grandchildren and in later years, enjoyed visits from grandchildren coming in from out of town.
After Kay passed away from cancer in 2003, Tony remained on his own at home. He became an expert pie maker and created a number of family favorite dishes, such as 'Bachelor Potatoes'. Despite bypass surgery, diminished eyesight and a stroke, he persevered and continued to garden. His strawberry patch was well loved. A stroke in November 2011 led to his move to Fir Park Village in April 2012. On August 13th, 2013 at 10:30 am, he passed away peacefully. He was 91 years old.
The family wishes to thank: Tony’s neighbours, Doug & Pat and Marc & Laurie, who looked out for him in his years at home; the volunteers at Meals on Wheels for assisting Tony in remaining independent and at home; the CNIB which provided audio books and equipment that allowed Tony to continue ‘reading’ about the world; the staff at West Coast General Hospital who cared for him during a number of visits; and the staff at Fir Park Village for their care and consideration, both during the past year and a half and particularly in the week before Tony’s passing. Being in his Fir Park 'home' was a great comfort to Tony and his family.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

An informal tea will be held at Yates Funeral Home - 4470 Gertrude Street, Port Alberni, BC from noon until 2pm on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

Family/Spouse: Kathyrn (Kay) Kardynal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. V. Kindratsky
2. D. Kindratsky
3. C. Kindratsky
4. J. Kindratsky

Joe married Annie (Anne) Stusick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Theresa Zawislak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mike married Zonia. Zonia died in 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]