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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GOLESKI, Bernard (Bernie) - It is with great sadness that Michael, David and Sharon wish to announce the passing of their father. Bernard (Bernie) M. Goleski, age 74, owner and president of Bernie’s foto source, died at Lakeridge Health Hospital (Oshawa) on Monday, March 20, 2006 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 17, 1932 in Oshawa, ON to the late Anthony and Pauline Goleski. He served in the Canadian Navy on HMCS Nootka during the Korean conflict and was stationed in Cornwallis, NS. Also, he was very proud to have been a Century Club blood donor of the Canadian Red Cross Society. On September 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to the late Frances Helen Rout. Bernie was a charter member (Member 02) of Foto Source Canada Inc., this countries largest buying group of independent photo retailer/marketers and he served many years on their board holding various positions such as treasurer and secretary. As well, he served as a Territorial Vice President of the Photo Marketing Association International (PMAI – Jackson, MI) for the Central Canada Region. As a customer of his said just last week, “Bernie is an institution here in Oshawa.” Bernie is survived by Michael, his son and his wife Marie of Courtice, ON, David, his son and his wife Pamela and their children, Rachael and Lauren of Port Perry, ON, and Sharon, his daughter and her children, Christopher and Gregory of Oshawa, ON; three sisters, the late Mary (Vincent) Kolodziej, Olga (Tom) Krout, and Jennie (Paul) Hulaj, all of Oshawa, ON and two brothers, Stan (Shirley) of Whitby, ON, and Edward (Edith) of Oshawa, ON. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and he was especially proud of his great great grand nieces and nephews. At our father’s wish, that we will honour, he has requested he be cremated; therefore, in lieu of a funeral service, a reception for family and friends celebrating our dad will be held at Harmony Creek Golf Centre, 1000 Bloor St. E., Oshawa, ON on Sunday April 2, 2006 between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. As well, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Charity of your choice. To the doctors, nurses and support staff of the Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Durham Access to Care, and the ancillary arms that support them, we thank you for your care. An African proverb says, “When an old man dies, a library burns down.” All who knew him will sadly miss Bernie’s knowledge and compassion. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King Street East, Oshawa.
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