POPIEL, Victor Popiel

Passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s at Morriston Park Nursing Home in Puslinch, Ontario. Born on June 20, 1932 near Yellow Creek, Saskatchewan, Victor led a full life that extended past his 93^rd birthday.

Predeceased by his ever loved wife, Annie (nee Annie Kubas), and leaving his brother Arthur Popiel (Darlene), Victor was one of five children born to Ukrainian parents.  He is survived by two daughters, Loretta (Eric) and Karen and son Bradley (Sonya) as well as grandchildren, Meaghan (Rielly), Gregory (Reika), Graham, Macie (Roni), Cole and Ezra; step grandchildren Kristine (Ryan) and Greg (Alyssa).  Victor also leaves great grandchildren Rory and York.

Victor was raised on a Yellow Creek farm, learning the value of hard work and perseverance.  As a young man, he chose to leave the farm and travelled to Ontario, finding work at Massey Ferguson in Toronto as a metal machinist where he stayed for 25 years.  On May 17, 1952, Victor married Annie and they lived together with Annie’s mother Stella Kubas and other relatives sharing a home near Landsdowne Avenue in Toronto.  Victor was significantly influenced by the Great Depression and made a habit of being careful with his earnings.  True to his farming background, Victor eventually amassed sufficient funds and bought vacant land in Bolton, Ontario; built a house on the acreage and started a mink farm that ultimately totalled 3,000 minks, selling directly to Hudson’s Bay.  At the same time, he also farmed extensively outside of Streetsville for many years with his brother-in-law. Victor was a proud Mason and rose through several ranks of the Order, his Mason ring never leaving his finger.

After Victor retired, he moved to Flesherton for several years, then back to Toronto where he enjoyed his apartment life in the city until his dementia disease made it too difficult to remain.  While his disease worsened, Victor continued to always find something interesting on his weekly drives with his daughter Loretta through the rural countryside around Milton, Ontario.

Cremation has occurred and the family is planning a private interment.  Donations may be made in Victor’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (alzheimer.ca).

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com