Stanislaw Jozef Szafran
June 11, 2012
Peacefully, and after a mercifully brief battle with cancer, with family by his side at Victoria Hospital, on Monday, June 11th, 2012, Stanislaw “Stan” Jozef Szafran, in his 90th year. Recently moved to London after nearly 20 years in California with his loving partner Lea. Dear father of Liz (Bill) Buddle, Krystyna “Kiki” Szafran and Rafaĺ (Jan) Szafran. Proud Dziadek of Melanie (Drew), Chris (Becky), Keri (Steve), Lucas (Stacey), Rain, Brianna and Gibson, and Pra-Dziadek of Evan, Emma, Peter, Taren, Cameron, Sophie and Gracie. Predeceased by his wife Paulina “Lu” (née Trejgo) (1990) and by his sister Halina, of Poland. Stan was proud to have served as a Captain in the 1st Artillery Regiment of the 2nd Polish Corp in the English 8th Army. Thankfully he just published his memoirs of his recollections of War 1942 – 1947. A memorial service will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario on Friday, June 15th, 2012 at 2:30 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Hillside Cemetery in Lakefield, Ontario, at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Stan are asked to consider The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of our wonderful Stan. Always a gentleman, always kind, always giving. Stan was so proud of ALL his family. He will be greatly missed by one and all. He touched so many people in so many ways. A huge void will be felt in all our hearts. Until we meet again. Rest in peace Stan. The Mulheron Family, Scotland, UK
Laura and I only had the pleasure of being in the company of Stan half a dozen times. We moved to British Columbia five years ago and when we would come back to London we would visit Rafal and Jan. It was an unexpected pleasure if Stan was visiting too. He was a very,very proud father and grandfather and always had a good story to tell. We will miss him greatly. Our condolences to the family. Love Rick and Laura House.
I am saddened at the loss of Grandfather Stan. I am truly grateful for having him in our life, however. I was lucky enough to meet Grandfather about 20 years ago. He came to my wedding and every year since has never missed sending a birthday card and anniversary card for me and my family. We send our sincere condolonces and wish you happy, wonderful memories of your Father and Grandfather. All our love...
We wish to extend to you our sincere sympathy knowing the sorrow you must feel at the loss of such an eminent person. Stan.... We will remember you "Until the day break And the shadows flee away" (Song of Solomon) Kempiak Family, June 12, 2012 Toronto, Ontario
Sending all our love to Rafal, Jan and family. We know Stan will be greatly missed and the couple times I was able to visit with Stan were truly memorable. I can only imagine all the wonderful memories that you will have to comfort you. Look to the skies and when you see a shooting star, that's Stan waving hello and letting you know all is well. Wishing we were closer so we could wrap you in big hugs! Love always, Ken & Lisa Fallin
The are no words that express our deep sorrow at Stan's death. He was very closed to us, we lovad him. Please accept our deepest sypathy. Janek and Zosia with Tom from Poznan (Poland)
Najszczersze kondolencje z powodu straty Stanislawa dla calej rodziny (Our deepest condolence to Stan's family) skladaja Gabriela i Jan Hanczarski [14.06.2012, Swarzedz, Poland]
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death od Stanislaw, our father's cousin. We share your grief in this time of bereavement with depest sympathy and condolence. Malgosia i Kasia from Poznan with their family
We share your sorrow and give our full support towards your family. We met Mr.Szafran on the trip to Australia three years ago and since this time we became pen-friends.This kind of friendship was a pleasure for us.We will miss Mr.Szafrans letters.Elżbieta and Tomasz Putz(Poland)
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My condolences to thw whole family you have lost a trully Wonderful Man . His life will carry on with all of his dedicated family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Catriona
~ Catriona Rawski