Nestor Bohaichuk

Nestor Bohaichuk passed away on December 30, 2020 in Vermilion at the age of 91 years. 

Nestor contributed to the Mannville and surrounding communities throughout his life and touched many people: he was a school teacher and vice principal at Mannville School for over 40 years, served as Mayor of Mannville, and was a member of the Elks of Canada for over 50 years. He even had a role as student driving instructor and community photographer, including weddings!  He had a lifelong friendship with the Coulter clan and others from the Chailey district, his first teaching job.

A lifelong learner, Nestor was interested in the sciences in particular, and in the latest gadgets. He particularly enjoyed his " tab" ( tablet), communicating with his family and friends here and around the world via video calls, and listening to hour upon hour of music via you tube! He was passionate about photography, snowmobiling, exploring and hiking in the outdoors, camping, and overseeing the potato crop, sunflowers, and crabapple sauce making!

Despite his many achievements, the pride of Nestor’s life was marrying his beautiful and dedicated wife Helen, raising 5 children, and later being ‘Gido’ to 10 grandchildren. He was immensely proud of the adult each of them became and expected their close knit family spirit to continue in his 9 great grandchildren (whom he called  his " Great Ones" ) and their families. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Christine (Doug) Boyd, Joan (Ken) Brodziak, Dave (Jan), Jim, and Ernie (Sue); his grandchildren Patrick (Kristin), Stephen, Ben (Anna), Lisa, Andy (Stephanie), Jonathan (Kaylin), Stephanie, Katarina, Mandy (Dustin), and Chris (Lindsay); great grandchildren Daniel, Luke, Mason, Ryder, Maddock, Will, Brinley, Ava and Grace; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his wife Helen; parents John and Maria; infant daughters Katherine and Dianne; and grandson Richard.

A private family service has taken place. Video of the service can be found at: https://youtu.be/xOlZLo6HP3Y

Service cards can be retrieved from Rural Roots (4902A - 50 Avenue, Vermilion), Mannville Cornerstone Co-op, or Innisfree Village Office / ATB Financial.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, Haying in the ’30’s or charity of your choice.

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