Book of Memories for Merle William Lewko

Condolence From Peter Artyszuk

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:34:12 EST

Zennia Lewko and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of your husband. May he rest in peace.

Condolence From Oleh Perun

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 01:07:08 EST

Our condolences to the Lewko family.

Condolence From ray &joyce wagar

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:58:06 EST

we are sorry to hear of Merle,s passing and our hearts go out to his family for they will miss him dearly God Bless.

Condolence From Joe and Lorraine Corey

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:40:53 EST

Zennia, Bill, Jennifer and Allan; so sorry to hear of the loss of Merle. He was a great neighbour and a pleasure to deal with on a daily basis at Braemor Variety. Our thoughts and prayers go to you all on the passing of Merle. May he rest in peace and your great memories keep him alive in your hearts.

Story shared: My Memories

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:28:18 EST

I knew Merle first from 80's at the Variety Store .A true genteman. Also as a neighbour .Always with a smile I did some volunteer work at the hall and even though Merle was always on the run working ,he would always stop and say hello and then said ,"have you heard this one " of course a joke ,with that smile of his . Merle will be missed Zennia. Your husband left very fond memories with so many people .

My Sympathy

Marjorie Shaw

Condolence From John & Diana Nichol & Family

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:46:14 EST

We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Merle. Merle was such a great friend and family man who was always so kind and knew how to have fun. We have so many good memories, lotsa laughs and great times. Our deepest sympathy to Zennia, Jennifer, Bill, Alan and family. We know how much Merle will be missed. Love, John, Diana, Susan, Sandra, Jay and Jim Nichol

Condolence From Allyson & Gary Allin

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:30:32 EST

Our condolences to the Lewko family.

Condolence From John Burr

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 08:15:54 EST

Merle loved to golf, laugh, and have a good time. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to the family.

Memorial Candle lit by Ron and Delores Gallagher

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:58:26 EST

Ron and Delores Gallagher

Story shared: My Buddy

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:05:31 EST

I posted this on Facebook but I thought the rest of the family and friends may like to read. I want to thank everyone for the messages and texts and calls I didn't answer because I didn't feel like speaking... I don't want to say this year has been terrible as there have been some great moments but it has been very challenging. Early this morning my Uncle Merle was called home. I write a lot as a form of healing and in times like this as a celebration of life. Like my Uncle Gene many people knew my Uncle Merle...what can I say we are a family of nice, funny and friendly people. As I posted earlier Uncle Merle has always been at every important moment of mine and my sisters lives. Whenever there was an event or a party without a doubt Uncle Merle and Auntie Zennia were there. Uncle Merle helped out at St. George's Ukrainian Church in Oshawa and often tended bar at the events and so friends of mine and my sisters knew him too as everyone's Uncle Merle. There were so many get together's at Uncle Merle's house. Whether it was Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, birthday's, anniversary's or just a mid-week drop in for dinner and drinks. I remember falling asleep on the silky brown couch time and time again...drifting off to the sound of the men laughing and playing cards or playing pool and the women drinking coffee in the dining room. It would be around 11pm we would be woken from sleep to get on our coats to head home and we did that for the first few times and then Jennifer and I learned about the Ukrainian goodbye. We all go to the door and hug and kiss goodbye and then talk and then talk some more and then more coffee gets brewed and then lunch is served - kolbassa, cheese, tomatoes, bread, pickles and the like...we would leave closer to 1am most of the time. I sit here in my dimly lit home in silence and I can still hear him. It is going to take me a long time to live in this world without my Uncle Merle. He had 84 wonderful years on this Earth and I had 38 years with him and so, so many memories. He has been proud of me, upset with me, confused by me but I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that he loved me so much. During our last visit I got to tell him about my career and my recent attaboys (as my Dad calls them), showed him lots of pictures of Emilia (his great niece) and got to look at him one last time and take it all in. I got to say I love you and see you soon, not goodbye. I feel like I just found comfort from Uncle Gene's passing and now another male role model has gone home...now Heaven has Baba, Gido, Uncle Bob, Uncle Gene and Uncle Merle...and I bet they are all sitting around the kitchen table playing cards. I love you more than you know my Uncle, my surrogate Gido and my buddy. xxxooo

Condolence From Eileen, Erin & Kelli Lewko

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:46:23 EST

Our deepest condolences to Zennia, Jennifer, Bill & Allan and families. Uncle Merle was a favorite! A wonderful, caring and loving man. We were so blessed to know him.

Condolence From Allan & Joslyn Pollock

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:24:57 EST

Merle a life to be celebrated. Blessed to be at his grandsons recent wedding. We all hope to be blessed as he was with a long life and a very loving family.

Condolence From Peter Brymer

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:39:18 EST

Hi Jennifer and family, i was saddened to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. I am sure you all have many fond memories of Merle that will be a comfort in the days and times ahead. Your friend, Peter Brymer

Condolence From Gerry & Marlene Dorosh (Family)

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:47:21 EST

We are deeply saddened at the loss of Uncle Merle. He was such a great guy, always smiling, happy, and ready to share a funny story or two. He leaves behind a legacy of positively impacting many people with his kindness,and will be Remembered and Missed. Our deepest Sympathy to your family for the loss of such an amazing family man. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Condolence From Denise M. Dokis

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:45:07 EST

I send this message of my deepest sympathy to the family and may the peace and love of God be with all of you at this very difficult time. He was a great man who enjoyed his family and always a hard working individual. I always enjoyed dancing with him at family weddings and anniversaries. God Bless!

Condolence From Fred Belliveau

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 13:00:49 EST

I dealt with Merle and Zennia with they operated their variety store on Stevenson road. I worked for Hostess Chips for several years and always found them both great to deal with. Our best wishes and thoughts to Zennia and family at this time.

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Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:49:37 EST

Condolence From Mark Levesque

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:29:19 EST

Our heartfelt condolences to Bill, Kim, Nicholas, Jacob and the entire Lewko family. Your dad sounds like an amazing man! You must be very, very proud. Your friends forever, Mark, Jo-Ann and John Levesque.

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Condolence From Barry Spilchuk

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:39:02 EST

Dear Uncle Merle You are a blessing in my life. You have always been a man of common sense, integrity, honesty and wisdom. The lessons we learned from you will always be remembered: Hard Work, Love of Family, Fair Dealing and most importantly, the Love of Jesus Christ - our Lord and Saviour. I am absolutely confident that when you were received into the arms of Jesus, His first words were, "Well done My good and faithful servant!" To Aunt Zennia, Jennifer and Miles, Bill and Kim, Allan and Janet - thank you for sharing your husband and father with all of us. We are all better people for knowing him and watching him live his life with joy and dignity. I miss you already Uncle Merle. Please say, "Hi" to my Dad, Uncle Bob, Baba and Gido. Love, Barry Spilchuk I am honoured to be your God son.

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