Topolski, Wendy
The passing of Wendy Topolski, of Fredericton, NB, wife of Ed Topolski, occurred on March 23, 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on July 4, 1949 in Saint John, NB, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Marion (Elliott) Monteith. Wendy grew up in Perth Andover, NB and graduated from UNB with a degree in Education. She began her career as a teacher at Garden Creek Elementary School and later worked as a lay minister for youth and children at Nashwaaksis and Wilmot United Churches as well as in the Pastoral Care department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Wendy was a member of Wilmot United Church and could often be found singing in the choir or helping with Mission and Service Projects.
Wendy loved hunting for rocks on the beaches of the Bay of Fundy, particularly on Grand Manan and in St. Andrews. At home, her backyard was filled with birds, raccoons and squirrels stopping by one of the many feeders.
Besides her husband, Wendy is survived by her daughter, Erica; her brother-in-law, Tom Topolski; sister-in-law, Barbara Mizialko (Jim); special cousin, Caroline Corey and several special nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kalyani Srinivasan for her friendship and care over the years and the nurses on 3SW and the Dialysis Unit for their care and compassion.
A Memorial Service will be held from Wilmot United Church, Fredericton, NB on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Rose-Hannah Gaskin and Rev. Ellen Beairsto officiating and Rev. Bob Jones assisting. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to United Church Mission and Service or to the Kidney Foundation. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com