Date of Birth: March 3, 1922
Date of Death: April 9, 2018
Henry Michalski passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in the Veterans Unit at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre at the age of 96 years. Henry was born in the Killaly district on March 3, 1922 to Joseph and Anna Michalski, the second youngest of a large family.
Henry served in the Canadian Army from November 1942 until April 9, 1945 in several locations in Canada and at Aldershot, England. After his discharge from the army, he became a farmer and from 1959 until 1987, he served as postmaster in Grayson.
Henry was very active in the community. He played ball with the Grayson Giants, curled, golfed, sang in the choir at St. Mary’s Church, coached ball and hockey and served on several other organizations.
Henry married Evelyn Desrosiers in June 1947. Six children were born to this union and grew up in the Grayson community: Edward, Betty, Henry Jr., Marina, Verna and Glenda. Evelyn passed away in January 1975.
In July 1977, Henry and Shirley were married and spent 31 years on the farm at Grayson prior to moving to Regina.
Henry was predeceased by his parents, all his siblings and their spouses; his first wife, Evelyn; infant great-grandson; and Shirley’s son and a granddaughter-in-law.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children Ed (Linda), Betty (Denis), Henry Jr. (Judy), Marina (Ian), Verna (Jim) and Glenda (Dave); 12 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Grayson on Friday, April 13, 2018, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Mutavanattu celebrating. Readers were Sara Whelan, Madison Wszolek, Sydney Wszolek and Jeff Wszolek. The giftbearers were Jenna Duff, Haley Trofanenko and Kerrin Michalski and the eulogy was read by Paula Wszolek. The organist, Charlotte Holitski, and trumpeter, Allan Gelowitz, led in the singing of the hymns, “Be Not Afraid,” “Amazing Grace,” “Peace is Flowing Like A River” and “How Great Thou Art.” Trumpeter, Andrew Brandt, played “The Last Post” in honour of Henry’s military service. Altar servers were Madison Fuchs, Jordyn Ottenbreit and Katelyn Kraushaar.
Interment took place in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery with Kris Jakubowski, Andrew Michalski, Graeme Duff, Henry M. Michalski, James Trofanenko, Ryan Taschuk and Jonathon Taschuk as pallbearers.
Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville.
