KUNAT, Zbigniew 'Benoît'

Died peacefully at Health Sciences North at 2:15 pm on March 4th 2015, at the age of 87, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of 66 years to Anne Kunat (born Rokita); loving father of Linda Kunat and Régine (aka Ginka) Delparte (Normand); caring grandfather of Gabriel Fournier (Tammy Flannigan), Eric Delparte (Suzanne Lemieux), Jude Delparte, Luc Delparte (Sarah Fontaine), Marc Delparte, Danica Delparte (David Guillemette); loving great grandfather of Zoë Delparte predeceased, Raphaël and Solène Delparte, Nadia, Annie and Emile Guillemette, Kayla and Katelyn Flannigan; brother of Irène Reininger (Jean-Claude predeceased), Marie Stemmer (Marcel), predeceased by his brothers: François Siodlowski (Jeanne), Stanilas Siodlowski (Maria), Stanislaw Kunat (predeceased Paulina); and caring uncle to many nieces and nephews from Canada, France and USA. He will be missed by many longtime friends. Benoît suffered a stroke in 2006 and needed constant care. A sincere thank you to Diane Kolasa who became a part of our family. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to his sister-in-law Geneviève and brother-in-law Thaddée Szymczak who were always there in times of need. Thank you also to the dedicated staff of the first and second floor Lodge at Pioneer Manor. Benoît was a kind, adventurous, generous, and good humoured man who impacted the lives of many. At age 22, he charmingly convinced his young bride to leave their home country of France to settle in Sudbury where they raised their two daughters. Benoît had a strong faith, practiced the teachings of Jesus Christ and found his passion in helping others. He was a committed and active member devoted helping his brothers of Local 6500 USWA at INCO. During this retirement year his home became a showcase for his love of gardening. He was a proud Canadian who enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping. STO LAT! He lived his life for his family. Bocce ball, outings/excursions, Christmas, “prendre un petit coup” and family meals will never be the same without our beloved Benoît. Memorial Visitation at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St., Sudbury Monday, May 4th, 2015 from 2-5; 7-9 p.m. Memorial Mass at St. Jean de Brébeuf Church 26 Kathleen St., Sudbury Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.