JOHN BAGACKI

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of John Harold Bagacki on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.
Although John had been struggling with cancer, he passed peacefully following a stroke.
John was predeceased by his parents, George and Catherine; sister, Lillian Boyce; and brother-in-law, Bill Moen.
He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Lynda (nee Bradford); children, John (Nicola) and their children, Rory and Sarah; Shaun (Teresa) and their children, Craig and Jennifer; Gael (Roy) and their children, Shane and Kayla; Sue; Guy (Michelle) and their children, Tanner and Tyler; Rachel (Drew) and their daughter, Bailey; and Brad (Erin) and their children, Olive, Makeiff, and Kodiak; as well as seven great-grandchildren.
He also leaves behind sister, Violet Moen; brother, Robert (Elaine); sister, Jan (Brian) Avis; in-laws, Karen and Fred Moroz, Lola and Al Hymers, and Lila Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.
John was born on Feb. 7, 1934 in Selkirk, Man. and raised in Fort Frances, Ont., returning to Manitoba in the early 1970s. He grew to be a model of honesty, sensitivity, kindness, generosity, and modesty.
His entire career was spent in the field of education. He touched many lives as a teacher and principal in Fort Frances and went on to become Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, and Director of Education.
He particularly enjoyed the last 10 years prior to retirement, assisting Cross Lake, Man. in setting up their own education system.
He loved travelling and we managed to visit every province and territory in Canada, 32 states, and 27 countries on five continents. John also spent many years volunteering with the elderly.
We loved him so much, and we hope to hold the message of his life forever in our hearts and minds.
As John requested, there will be no funeral but a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 in the Common Room at 1044 Wilkes Ave. in Winnipeg.
Drop in between the hours of 2:30 and 5 p.m. to have a drink in his honour.