KLUCZNYK, Alicia Kay (nee CHICIAK) - January 21, 1934 – February 11, 2021
We celebrate the life of Alicia Klucznyk, who passed away peacefully, at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Thursday, February 11, 2021, shortly after her 87th birthday.
Loving mother of Alicia Markson (Joseph).
She was predeceased by her husband Stanley (2012) and son Mark (2013).
Proud and dearly loved Baba of Amelia and Julia (Markson) and Riley (Myers). She was affectionately known as Mrs. Kay.
Born Alicia Chiciak, in Krakow, Poland, of Ukrainian heritage, she endured WWII era hardships, including the loss of her father at a young age.
She put her creative gifts to good use, knitting under her desk during class and selling her creations to help her mother make ends meet.
After earning her Masters Degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, she set out on a great adventure, boarding a ship and crossing the ocean to visit her brother in New Jersey.
There she met a handsome young man visiting from Toronto. Within a few months, they were married and heading to Canada together.
Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Wawel Villa Seniors Residence for taking exceptional care of Baba over the last five years and to Luba Romanyshyn for being a loyal and caring companion.
Friends may sign up for visitation at https://signup.com/go/cQEVqPJ Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Wednesday, February 17, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 18, 11:30 a.m. via livestream at St. Teresa's Roman Catholic Church: http://stteresatoronto.ca/.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Wawel Villa.
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