KRZIYZEK o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-05-17 published
KRZIYZEK,
Karl
Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, Karl
KRZIYZEK
in his 69th year. Loving
son of Gisela and the late Emil ( <=>married 1994 )
KRZIYZEK.
Husband
Reina. Dear brother of Brigitta (the late Fred)
SQUIRE, Debbie (Steve)
KING, Marianne (Wayne)
ROSS, Douglas
KRZIYZEK
and Mona FORD
(Gerald
JACQUES.) Also survived by many nieces,
nephews and numerous Friends. Karl spent much of his time at
local flea markets, pawn shops and Gibraltar Trade Centre. A Memorial
Service will be held at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton
Rd. (1 block east of Egerton), on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m.
(visitation 1-2 p.m). Cremation with interment of ashes in Mount
Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences
can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca. A tree will be planted as
a living memorial to Karl.
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KRZYWIECKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-04-14 published
ARNSBERGER,
Ruth
Karin
Painter, weaver, adventurer, teacher. Born April 22, 1922, in
Haug, Norway. Died January 11 in Wiarton, Ontario, of complications
of heart disease, aged 85.
By Ross CALVERT and Lynn
KRZYWIECKI,
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An adventurer and accomplished artist, Ruth lived her life with
a tireless energy and depth of passion.
Her story can be told from the immense number of sketches, paintings
and tapestries she created over her lifetime, from the drawings
of her youth through her studies at art school in Norway to the
many years that followed. She was recognized internationally
for her skills as a designer, weaver and painter, and her work
was presented in many exhibitions.
Ruth was born the eldest of three sisters and two brothers. They
were close growing up, experiencing the hardships and deprivation
of the Depression and the Second World War.
She left Norway, in her own words, "to have an adventure." Eventually
she found her way to Colpoy's Bay, Ontario, where she spent nearly
50 years. Here she found love and married Orlo. Until his death
in 1988, they maintained and operated Cliffside, a rustic cabin
retreat on the shores of Colpoy's Bay. Cliffside was Ruth's beloved
home, and she remained there until her death.
Ruth painted in any weather, frequently accompanied by one of
her dogs. She sought isolated locations, capturing wind and rain,
snow and ice, long-lost buildings and the rocks and cliffs of
the Niagara Escarpment.
For more than 20 years she taught weaving part-time at Georgian
College. Over the years she donated her art to local fundraising
causes and contributed to the preservation of the Bruce Peninsula.
One of her proudest accomplishments was her ski shop, which she
operated from Cliffside.
Ruth found love a second time with her friend Ross. In the last
two decades of her life, their Friendship gave them a cherished
companionship. With Ross she was able to maintain Cliffside and
enjoy many years of discovery on the Bruce Trail and the Lake
Huron and Georgian Bay shorelines.
Ruth treasured her Friends and neighbours. Although she didn't
have children of her own, she enjoyed a good relationship with
Orlo's daughter, Barbara, and her children. And in spite of the
distance between herself and her family in Norway, they had a
timeless relationship.
Ruth was a proud and private person, and fiercely independent.
Although she could admit to her failing health, she found accepting
help from anyone but Ross difficult.
She once said she was never alone because she had her art. It
sustained her in difficult times and gave her the will to live
until she couldn't hold on any more. Thankfully, she left her
spirit immortalized in the places she loved best.
Ross CALVERT is Ruth's friend, and Lynn
KRZYWIECKI is Ruth's
friend and Ross's daughter.
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