Obituary of Walter Vladimir Zacharuk

Walter Vladimir Zacharuk Feb 22nd, 1926, to Jan 3rd, 2016 After a lengthy illness, Walter V. Zacharuk, husband to Dorothy A. Zacharuk, passed away peacefully in the palliative care unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on a farm near Stornoway, Saskatchewan to the late Michael & Catherine Zacharuk. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dorothy, his sons: Gregory (Madeleine) of Sudbury Ontario, Wayne of Hawkesbury, Ontario, and Paul (Gloria) of Saint John, New Brunswick. His grandsons; Matthew, Alex of Ottawa, Ontario, Nicholas of Sudbury, Ontario, and his only granddaughter Nicole, of Sussex, New Brunswick. He is also survived by his brother Steven, of Regina Saskatchewan, Michael of Winnipeg, Manitoba, His sister Iris Derenowski of Edmonton, Alberta and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son David, sister Phyllis Dubb, brother Russell and brother in law Nick Dubb and sister in law Winnifred Zacharuk. Walter was a dedicated accountant, beginning his career with Investors Syndicate in Winnipeg. Moving to Spruce Falls Pulp & Paper Company in Kapuskasing, Ontario. He Transferred to Kimberly Clark of Canada Limited while in Kapuskasing, then to Saint John, New Brunswick, until his retirement in 1985. Life was a series of diverse interests: Coin collecting, wine making, hunting, fishing, boating, curling, bowling, marksmanship, golfing, curling, making and/or repairing golf clubs and wood working. In true Zacharuk form, he became very proficient at them all. He also found time to be involved with the church (Parish of Millidgeville), The Probus Group, The Canadian Cancer Society, The Masonic Order & the Shriners, playing the trumpet in the marching band. He was Chairman of the Education Committee for the CPA’s in the early 70’s. He was very precise in his ways, always measuring twice and cutting once, in everything he did. He never stopped learning. He was always expanding his knowledge and passing it along. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, sharing his love of learning with all of his family and friends. May he eternally and forever more, Rest in Peace. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424), with visitation on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Church of St. John the Baptist (Mission Church) and St. Clement, 819 Millidge Ave, Saint John. A funeral service will be held at the Church on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 12:00 PM. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Walter may be placed to the Church of St. John the Baptist (Mission Church) and St. Clements, the Saint John Regional Hospital - Palliative Care Unit, the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.