Blanche 'Bronia' Markotich
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: February 5th, 2014
Blanche ‘Bronia’ Markotich, 81, formerly of Whitney Pier, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Miecznik) Nowak.
She was a member of St. Theresa’s parish, Sydney. Blanche loved to garden, cook and quilt, but foremost in her life was her attention to her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn, Sydney, Terri, Ottawa; sons, John (Carolyn), Shelburne, and Tony, Toronto. ‘Babcia’ will be dearly missed by her three grandchildren, Chris, Scott and Breanne. Also surviving are her three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Tynski, Mrs. Mary Ryan and Jancia (Bernie) LaRusic, all of Sydney.
Blanche was predeceased by her husband John in 2006 and two brothers-in-law, John Tynski and Ray Ryan.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Markotich will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Polish Church with Rev. Paul Murphy officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be left by visiting www.twcurry.com.
