Obituary of Frederick Kawaja
KAWAJA
FREDERICK FRANCIS
January 4, 1920 - December 20, 2005
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Frederick Francis Kawaja announce his passing. Fred passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital surrounded by his wife and family. He will be sadly missed by Eileen (Meaney), his wife of 58 years; children: Mary Catherine (Brian Sheppard), Ted (Sharon), Corner Brook, Margaret (David Humphries), Wolfville, NS, Tony (Cindy), Corner Brook, and Robert Gerard, Calgary, AB; his 12 grandchildren and one great -grandchild. Also left to mourn are his sisters: Alma Hanna and Genevieve Orrell of NS, Najala Ryan of ON, a large extended family, many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by son Terence, 1972, sister Alexandra 2004, parents Salam 1959 and Catherine (Matter) 1959, as well as stepbrothers Al, George, Gabriel, Joseph and Michael, Stepsisters Anna and Mary. Fred was born in North Sydney, NS and moved to Corner Brook in 1928. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and a long time member of the Corner Brook Lions Club. Fred established Green Lantern Wholesalers in 1948. Friends may visit Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on FRIDAY, December 23 at 10:30 A.M. from Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Fr. Edwin Gale officiating, with interment to follow at Mount Patricia cemetery. As expressions of sympathy , flowers graciously accepted or donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Parish, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.