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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KORZYNIOWSKI, Michael Wayne - passed peacefully away on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born on February 23rd, 1949 in London, ON, he is survived by his father Walter Korzyniowski and predeceased by his mother, Gudrun Korzyniowski (nee Jensen). Leaving to mourn are his wife of 55 years, Judy (nee Stevens), Dartmouth, NS, daughter Andrea Cooper and husband Mark, grandchildren Emma Cooper (Willem) and Liam Cooper, all of Halifax. Siblings, Karen Allard, BC, Sandy Murray, AB and David Brooks, (Ida May) AB. Brother in laws, John Stevens (Lynda) AB, David Stevens (Cheryl), Dartmouth, NS and sister-in-law, JoAnn Stead (Leonard), Timberlea, NS, and many nieces and nephews across Canada.
Michael grew up in several places across Canada, including London, ON, Whitehorse, Yukon, Borden, ON and Winnipeg, MB. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in July 1966 and served for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He served on several ships including, HMCS Saguenay, HMCS Margaree and HMCS Preserver as a Supply Technician. Posted also to HMCS Halifax, HMCS Montreal and CFB St Hubert, PQ and CFB Cold Lake, AB. also during his service, he served on 4 Peace Keeping Tours. Three in Cyprus and one in Egypt.
In 1981, he wrote his Real Estate License for Nova Scotia. Michael and Judy sold Real Estate with Century 21 Trident Realty and Century 21 Classic Realty for over 20 years, before and following his retirement from the Military. He also tried his hand at many other Sales positions over the years.
A member of The Living Church of God, he was ordained Deacon, serving as the Brethren in Halifax Regional Municipality. Also as dedicated members of the Church, Michael and Judy organized and enjoyed many church functions. They particularly enjoyed every Fall attending the Feast of Tabernacles for ten days at various locations in Nova Scotia, PEI, NL and Alberta.
Michael was a wealth of knowledge. His love of research and being an avid reader in many topics, such as World Events, History, Religion, War, Cultures, Finance and also Food topics, made him a great conversationalist. He could fill you with facts and figures of just about anything. When he wasn’t researching, you would find him enjoying his other passion in the kitchen, cooking or baking up a storm, with all the latest gadgets! At any family gatherings, Michael would be the first one up from the table saying, “Who wants tea?” and of course, no family gathering was without dessert. Michael had a real sweet tooth and particularly loved his pies, lemon meringue being his favourite!
A huge sense of humour right till the end, Michael loved to tease. The more he loved you, the more teasing you would receive. He delivered his witty comebacks and corny one liners with his deep, distinctive voice and a twinkle in his eye.
Michael’s family was the joy of his life, especially his two grandchildren Emma and Liam. His commitment to them, his love and wisdom, helped shape them into the wonderful young adults they are today.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 11AM, at the Eastern Passage Community Funeral Home, 5 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage. Burial will be the same day at Dartmouth Memorial Gardens (Dartmouth Funeral Home)
Ships served in: CFB ST HUBERT CFB COLD LAKE UN PEACEKEEPING DUTY - Cyprus and Egypt
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