Nicholas "Nick" Aleksijuk, 79

Peacefully on Wednesday November 24, 2010, at the Rainy River Health Centre, with his family by his side, Nick Aleksijuk of Rainy River, Ont passed away at the age of 79.
Nick was born on July 1, 1931 in Poland, to Ewtichi “Alex” and Alexandra Aleksijuk. He immigrated with his family in 1937 and settled in Armstrong, Ont, the family later moved to Rainy River, were Nick remained until his passing.
Nick worked for the CNR for 38 years until retirement in 1988. He had a great love for the outdoors, especially the times spent at Three Pine Island with family and friends. Nick will always be remembered for cruising around Rainy River in his pickup truck, and his famous trade mark (“broom and fishing net in the back”).
He will be greatly missed by his daughters Cindy (Steve) Hallsworth, and Nikki (Bruce) Ferguson all of Thunder Bay, Ont, his grandchildren Chelsey (Marcus) Hardy, Dean Hallsworth, Kasha and Kim Aleksijuk, Jill and Lee Ferguson and great grandson Marcus Jr. Hardy, and his life long companion Eileen Hodges of Rainy River, Ont.
Nick was predeceased by his parents Alex and Alexandra, son Larry (1989) and sister Nettie Brimmer.
As per Nick’s request cremation has taken place and a time of fellowship was held at the Rainy River Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, November 27, 2010.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or charity of your choice, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com