Obituary of John Gas

John Gas passed away quietly in his sleep June 19, 2008 at Sprucedale Care Centre Strathroy. John was a quiet, private individual who never complained about anything in his life. He survived WWll travelling all through Europe with the Polish army accepting his war wounds as a part of life. Immigrated to Canada from his beloved country Poland to start a new life in a new country. He came to Canada and worked on a market gardening farm for a few years. Then obtained a job at Downhams Nursery where he spent the rest of his working years cultivating his love for plants. John and his wife Helena settled on a farm in the Mt. Brydges area where they lived until Helena passed away and John continued to farm until five years ago when he went to Sprucedale. Predeceased by his wife Helena and a sister Marta. He also leaves his brother-in-law Mike Duch and wife Donna. He will be sadly missed by a niece, nephews and close friends. Visitation at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Friday June 20 from 7- 9pm with Parish prayers at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held from All Saints Church Strathroy on Saturday, June 21 at 10am with Father Michael Kiszko officiating. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation