Edward Michael Gayoski
| Edward Michael Gayoski | |
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| Born | 1943-10-12 Fort William, Ontario |
| Died | 2025-11-30 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | Manager of Assessment Services |
| Employer | Municipality of Neebing |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
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Edward Michael Gayoski (12 October 1943 – 30 November 2025 (aged 82)) was a resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario.[1]
Life and family
Edward Michael Gayoski was born in Fort William to Edward and Mary Gayoski. He grew up in Vickers Heights, attending Vickers Heights Public School and Selkirk CVI. He pursued higher education at Queen’s University and earned professional certification in property assessment.[2]
His professional life was spent in the field of assessment, beginning with the Municipality of Neebing and later the Ministry of Revenue and Finance. He eventually oversaw assessment services for the regions of Thunder Bay, Kenora, and Rainy River, retiring in 1997. In his later years, he was employed at Vanderwees Garden Centre and gave his time to Hope Christian Reformed Church.[2]
He wed Joan on August 16, 1969, after meeting her through his work in Neebing. They lived their entire married life in Vickers Heights. He was a dedicated gardener whose property was recognized by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. He also enjoyed painting, fishing at Graham Lake, and travelling with his wife.[2]
He was survived by his wife Joan, daughter Jeannie and her husband Ryan McWhirter, and grandchildren Noah, Austin, Ty, and Maya, along with their father Mark. He was also survived by his sister Debbie Gayoski. He was predeceased by his daughter Julie, his sister Lynda Gayoski, his parents, and his in-laws Michael and Oepkjen Gysen. He died in Thunder Bay on November 30, 2025. A service was held at Hope Christian Reformed Church with arrangements by Blake Funeral Chapel.[2]
Other records
The following was recorded under the title Edward M. Gayoski and is judged, from matching details, to refer to the same person.
Edward M. Gayoski is a resident of Thunder Bay.
Family
- Married Joan D. Gayoski (née Gysen) on 16 August 1969.[3]
References
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 6 December 2025, p. 1(D)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Obituary for Edward Michael Gayoski, TBNewswatch, 2025-12-06, via tbnewswatch.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ Fort William Daily Times-Journal, 26 August 1969, p. 6
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