(Retired long time employee of FORD Motors.) Despite enduring a courageous battle, he passed away from pancreatic cancer at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in Oakville in his 74th year. He emigrated from Poland in 1960 and while here, he met the love of his life. He was a beloved husband to Helena for 44 wonderful years, father to daughters Susan (husband, Sarang) and Teresa (husband, Steve). He was blessed with 4 grandchildren, Derek, Mark, Ashley and Michelle. Jan will be missed by many. His love for gardening, Cuban cigars, vacationing in the tropics and war stories resonated with all of us. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009. The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 40 John Street, Oakville followed by the interment at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetary, 1149 Dundas St. West., Oakville.