Michael Tynski
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 19th, 2012
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Michael Tynski, age 63, on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Wojick) Tynski.
He was employed with Co-op for 30 years, he worked at many stores across the Maritimes and retired as manager in the Sydney store.
His passion was gardening and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing tarabish and picking berries for his neighbours and friends.
Michael was a kind and caring person, with a wonderful sense of humour. He always would lend a hand to someone in need.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn ‘Lynn’ (MacNeil) Tynski; his daughter, Karla Tynski and her husband, Kyle Hanniman, Barrie, Ont.; son, Jeff Tynski, Sydney; sisters, Sr. Rose Tynski, CSM, Antigonish, Raylene MacAskill (Jim White), Glace Bay; brothers, Ray (Anne) Tynski, Bob Tynski (Donna Walker), Eddie (Doreen) Tynski, all of Sydney; as well as brothers–in-law, Fred Currie, Greg Nearing and a large extended family.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Florie Currie, Cookie Nearing and Helen Gouthro, brother, Stan Jr. Tynski, brother-in-law, Greg Gouthro.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial mass will take place 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the St. Mary’s Polish Church, Whitney Pier, with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating.
Interment to take place at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
