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Katherine was born in Felsendorf, Poland in 1910. She is predeceased by her husband Michael, and daughter Dianna. Cherished mother of Ted, and Grandmother of Brian, Jill, and Lisa. Katherine was a lifetime member and director of the Ladies Auxillary of the Polish Alliance of Canada, Branch 1-7 since 1928 and on the Board of Directors for the Wawel Villa Seniors Residence since 1968. Katherine recently published a book of poetry, Na Zawsze. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Wednesday December 17, 2008 from 7 to 9pm. A Funeral Service will take place at 11 am Thursday in the Chapel. Interment Springcreek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wawel Villa Seniors Residence (880 Clarkson Road South Miss., ON L5J 4N4). 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