Eugenia (Jean) Nazvesky

After a long and healthy life, Eugenia (Jean) Nazvesky passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023 at the age of 99.
 
Jean was born to Michael and Mary Pawluk on January 21, 1924 and was raised in Fort William. She attended school until the age of 16 when WWII led to her becoming a “Rosie of the North”, working as a riveter building fighter planes at the Canadian Car & Foundry plant. While at Can-Car, she met many great friends including her soon-to-be husband Mike Nazvesky. Jean and Mike were married in 1945, welcoming sons Gordon in 1949 and Glenn in 1963. When the boys were older Jean rejoined the workforce and spent many happy years working the retail floor at Zellers County Fair. In retirement, Jean and Mike enjoyed trips to Duluth, making endless batches of perogies and cabbage rolls, and tending to their large garden. Jean was also a real movie buff and often stayed up to the wee hours watching any movie she could find. She was fiercely independent and lived in her own home until age 98, before relocating to Southbridge Roseview.
 
Jean was predeceased by her parents, husband Mike in 1999, son Glenn in 2018 and brothers Edward and Bill. She is survived by her son Gordon (Joan) Nazvesky of Dryden, brother Walter, sister-in-law Nellie, grandchildren James (Chantelle), Mike (Kallie), Rebecca, Sam, Emily, Keri (Corey) Nazvesky and Alison (Sean) Anderson. She will also be missed by her niece Marion Peltola and great grandchildren Jillian, Gabriel, Mady and Tyler.
 
Our family would like to thank the amazing staff at Southbridge Roseview for their care and compassion during Jean’s time in their care.
 
Cremation has taken place, with a family celebration of Jean’s life to be held at a later date.
 
“Great Grandma J” loved animals and was always feeding birds, squirrels and all the neighbourhood cats. In her memory, please consider a donation to the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society.
Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com