Dr. Andrej Novovesky, 78, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River.
Andrej was born Sept. 13, 1930 in Bardejov, Slovakia. He immigrated to Canada in 1968.
Together with his wife, Maria, they operated a dental clinic in Rainy River for many years until his retirement in 1987.
Andrej was a valued member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and a life member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; sister, Magda Suchy; sister-in-law, Blazena Novovesky; and three nephews and one niece.
Andrej was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Nicholas Novovesky, and brother-in-law, Joseph Suchy.
Family and friends were received Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Rainy River, where parish prayers were offered at 7:30 p.m.
A funeral mass was held Thursday March 26, 2009 at 10:30 a.m at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, with Fr. Dan Debano celebrant.
Interment will take place at a later date.
The honourary pallbearers were the Knights of Columbus.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.0. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com