WALERIAN (JOE) DOBRUCKI – peacefully at the Welland County General Hospital on Sunday June 28, 2015, Walerian (Joe) Dobrucki, in his 100th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Adela (2010). Loving father of Daniel, Richard (Wiesje), and Gary (1986). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Angie Greenwood (Jim), Kim Killins (Brad) and Joe Dobrucki (Jennie), and his 8 great grandchildren Ty, Meg, Kaeli, Alexis, Sarayah, Kaleb, Ella and Audrey. Also survived by his sister Lonnie Wiencek and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Edward, Bolek and Dolek and his sisters Sophie Jablecki and Stephanie (1937). Walerian was born in the section of the Austro Hungarian Empire that became Poland after World War I, on February 26, 1916 and led an incredible life. He and his family survived a Siberian Work Camp in World War II and upon their release he fought all over the Middle East and Europe including conquering the Germans at Monte Cassino. After the War he immigrated to Canada and bought his farm in Wellandport. He lived there up until a few days before his passing. Resting at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Visitation will be on Wednesday July 1, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. The Funeral Service will be at St. Anns Catholic Church in Fenwick on Thursday July 2, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Welland to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
