On Friday, February 23, 1979, at the Grace Hospital, Mr. Michael Martin Russin, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Pauline Russin, of 118 Sinawik Bay.
Prayers will be said on Monday, February 26th, at 9:00 p.m., at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street at Luxton Avenue. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, at 1.00 p m., at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main Street, with Rev. M. Zaleschuk officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Russin was born in Petersfield, Manitoba and had resided in Winnipeg for the past 33 years. He taught school in rural Manitoba school districts for many years, first in the Komarno, MB area, then the "Pine River - Ethelbert" area and, finally, in the Melnice School District. After that, he successively operated two grocery stores for 21 years, retiring in 1967.
Besides his beloved wife, Pauline, he leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Gerald and wife, Jane, of Calgary, Alberta, one daughter, Edith and husband, Henry Dondo, of Winnipeg and nine grandchildren, Anna, Hilary, Elizabeth and Helen Russin, all of Calgary, Alberta and Richard Dondo, of Quebec, Quebec and Christopher, Brian, Theresa and James Dondo, all of Winnipeg.
Mr. Russin was predeceased by two brothers, John and Peter and a sister, Nettie.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart Foundation, 301-352 Donald Street, Winnipeg.
-- As published in the Winnipeg Tribune on February 24, 1979 (with edits reflecting information available later)
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From a message from the Manitoba Teachers Society in October, 2019:
"Going through past issues of the Manitoba Teacher magazine revealed that Michael M. Russin was a very active member of the MTF(ederation) from 1928 until 1932!
He was a member, then served as Vice-President and finally President of the Sclater-Garland local. Sclater and Garland were small school divisions that were later amalgamated under the Mountain SD.
He appears to have lived in Pine River however there is no mention of him teaching there."
In addition, excerpts were provided from newsletters documenting his participation and service, including several talks on the subjects of "Music" and pensions as well as some live concerts performed for teachers at their business meetings.
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From the local history volume "Hardships to Happiness - History Flows From Pine River and District", where he is known to have taught from 1925 to 1933 and where he was only the second teacher in the school at Vimy Ridge:
"Approximately two years later, Mr. Michael Russin, Mr. A. Humany, and Mr. Michael Sytnyk jointly taught a national choir as well as a mandolin orchestral group. During the years 1926-33, Mr. M. Russin was teacher at the Vimy Ridge School #1922. He devoted a great deal of his efforts in teaching the elementary children as well as the adults of the community. He taught a Ukrainian choir and a mandolin orchestral group in Vimy Ridge, while Mr. Humany and Mr. Sytnyk taught similar groups in Pine River." (page 7)
"The erection of the Taras Shewchenko Hall gave opportunities for greater things in Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian drama plays, usually five acts in length, were presented. Mr. A. Humany and Mr M. Sytnyk were the drama directors in Pine River, while Mr. M. Russin directed the Vimy Ridge personnel at the Vimy Ridge School. They jointly presented their drama efforts: concert followed concert, mandolin and violin recitals, choirs and drama plays were prepared and presented from mid-October till late into the spring. Initially actively involved were: Hnat Krawchuk, William Prysiaznuik, Nellie Kolisnyk, Betty Kolisnyk, and Zonia Sytnyk. The well-acted drama play, "Oj Ne Chodu Hruchoo" was such a success that the group travelled and performed in Sclater, Cowan and Ethelbert. Enough money was raised that in 1926 the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church was started to be built.
… In Vimy Ridge, the school children stayed after four o'clock for the mandolin and violin lessons under the teachings firstly by Mr. M. Russin. Then Mr. J. Sheptack and Mt Michael Hykaway. They leamed to read and write in Ukrainian, sing Ukrainian songs and learned to play their respective instruments. Ukrainian was forbidden to be used during school hours as at that time, learning English was the prime concern of The Department of Education." (pp 8f)
He is mentioned in the volume "In Memory of Our Pioneers - History of Garland and District 1874-1985" (page 511) as one of the people who helped with the Haig School's Ukrainian Theatre Club in order to teach Ukrainian language, traditions, and culture. He is also listed as a teacher in Haig School District #1837 in 1933 - 1934 (p 155).
He is also mentioned in the local history book "Beyond the Gates of Lower Fort Gary 1880-1981" (page 82) as a teacher in the school at Melnice in 1941 - 1946, his last posting as a teacher prior to becoming a storekeeper in Winnipeg at the time his son, Gerald, entered University.
Prayers will be said on Monday, February 26th, at 9:00 p.m., at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street at Luxton Avenue. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, at 1.00 p m., at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main Street, with Rev. M. Zaleschuk officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Russin was born in Petersfield, Manitoba and had resided in Winnipeg for the past 33 years. He taught school in rural Manitoba school districts for many years, first in the Komarno, MB area, then the "Pine River - Ethelbert" area and, finally, in the Melnice School District. After that, he successively operated two grocery stores for 21 years, retiring in 1967.
Besides his beloved wife, Pauline, he leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Gerald and wife, Jane, of Calgary, Alberta, one daughter, Edith and husband, Henry Dondo, of Winnipeg and nine grandchildren, Anna, Hilary, Elizabeth and Helen Russin, all of Calgary, Alberta and Richard Dondo, of Quebec, Quebec and Christopher, Brian, Theresa and James Dondo, all of Winnipeg.
Mr. Russin was predeceased by two brothers, John and Peter and a sister, Nettie.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart Foundation, 301-352 Donald Street, Winnipeg.
-- As published in the Winnipeg Tribune on February 24, 1979 (with edits reflecting information available later)
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From a message from the Manitoba Teachers Society in October, 2019:
"Going through past issues of the Manitoba Teacher magazine revealed that Michael M. Russin was a very active member of the MTF(ederation) from 1928 until 1932!
He was a member, then served as Vice-President and finally President of the Sclater-Garland local. Sclater and Garland were small school divisions that were later amalgamated under the Mountain SD.
He appears to have lived in Pine River however there is no mention of him teaching there."
In addition, excerpts were provided from newsletters documenting his participation and service, including several talks on the subjects of "Music" and pensions as well as some live concerts performed for teachers at their business meetings.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
From the local history volume "Hardships to Happiness - History Flows From Pine River and District", where he is known to have taught from 1925 to 1933 and where he was only the second teacher in the school at Vimy Ridge:
"Approximately two years later, Mr. Michael Russin, Mr. A. Humany, and Mr. Michael Sytnyk jointly taught a national choir as well as a mandolin orchestral group. During the years 1926-33, Mr. M. Russin was teacher at the Vimy Ridge School #1922. He devoted a great deal of his efforts in teaching the elementary children as well as the adults of the community. He taught a Ukrainian choir and a mandolin orchestral group in Vimy Ridge, while Mr. Humany and Mr. Sytnyk taught similar groups in Pine River." (page 7)
"The erection of the Taras Shewchenko Hall gave opportunities for greater things in Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian drama plays, usually five acts in length, were presented. Mr. A. Humany and Mr M. Sytnyk were the drama directors in Pine River, while Mr. M. Russin directed the Vimy Ridge personnel at the Vimy Ridge School. They jointly presented their drama efforts: concert followed concert, mandolin and violin recitals, choirs and drama plays were prepared and presented from mid-October till late into the spring. Initially actively involved were: Hnat Krawchuk, William Prysiaznuik, Nellie Kolisnyk, Betty Kolisnyk, and Zonia Sytnyk. The well-acted drama play, "Oj Ne Chodu Hruchoo" was such a success that the group travelled and performed in Sclater, Cowan and Ethelbert. Enough money was raised that in 1926 the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church was started to be built.
… In Vimy Ridge, the school children stayed after four o'clock for the mandolin and violin lessons under the teachings firstly by Mr. M. Russin. Then Mr. J. Sheptack and Mt Michael Hykaway. They leamed to read and write in Ukrainian, sing Ukrainian songs and learned to play their respective instruments. Ukrainian was forbidden to be used during school hours as at that time, learning English was the prime concern of The Department of Education." (pp 8f)
He is mentioned in the volume "In Memory of Our Pioneers - History of Garland and District 1874-1985" (page 511) as one of the people who helped with the Haig School's Ukrainian Theatre Club in order to teach Ukrainian language, traditions, and culture. He is also listed as a teacher in Haig School District #1837 in 1933 - 1934 (p 155).
He is also mentioned in the local history book "Beyond the Gates of Lower Fort Gary 1880-1981" (page 82) as a teacher in the school at Melnice in 1941 - 1946, his last posting as a teacher prior to becoming a storekeeper in Winnipeg at the time his son, Gerald, entered University.
On Friday, February 23, 1979, at the Grace Hospital, Mr. Michael Martin Russin, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Pauline Russin, of 118 Sinawik Bay.
Prayers will be said on Monday, February 26th, at 9:00 p.m., at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street at Luxton Avenue. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, at 1.00 p m., at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main Street, with Rev. M. Zaleschuk officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Russin was born in Petersfield, Manitoba and had resided in Winnipeg for the past 33 years. He taught school in rural Manitoba school districts for many years, first in the Komarno, MB area, then the "Pine River - Ethelbert" area and, finally, in the Melnice School District. After that, he successively operated two grocery stores for 21 years, retiring in 1967.
Besides his beloved wife, Pauline, he leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Gerald and wife, Jane, of Calgary, Alberta, one daughter, Edith and husband, Henry Dondo, of Winnipeg and nine grandchildren, Anna, Hilary, Elizabeth and Helen Russin, all of Calgary, Alberta and Richard Dondo, of Quebec, Quebec and Christopher, Brian, Theresa and James Dondo, all of Winnipeg.
Mr. Russin was predeceased by two brothers, John and Peter and a sister, Nettie.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart Foundation, 301-352 Donald Street, Winnipeg.
-- As published in the Winnipeg Tribune on February 24, 1979 (with edits reflecting information available later)
---------------------------
From a message from the Manitoba Teachers Society in October, 2019:
"Going through past issues of the Manitoba Teacher magazine revealed that Michael M. Russin was a very active member of the MTF(ederation) from 1928 until 1932!
He was a member, then served as Vice-President and finally President of the Sclater-Garland local. Sclater and Garland were small school divisions that were later amalgamated under the Mountain SD.
He appears to have lived in Pine River however there is no mention of him teaching there."
In addition, excerpts were provided from newsletters documenting his participation and service, including several talks on the subjects of "Music" and pensions as well as some live concerts performed for teachers at their business meetings.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
From the local history volume "Hardships to Happiness - History Flows From Pine River and District", where he is known to have taught from 1925 to 1933 and where he was only the second teacher in the school at Vimy Ridge:
"Approximately two years later, Mr. Michael Russin, Mr. A. Humany, and Mr. Michael Sytnyk jointly taught a national choir as well as a mandolin orchestral group. During the years 1926-33, Mr. M. Russin was teacher at the Vimy Ridge School #1922. He devoted a great deal of his efforts in teaching the elementary children as well as the adults of the community. He taught a Ukrainian choir and a mandolin orchestral group in Vimy Ridge, while Mr. Humany and Mr. Sytnyk taught similar groups in Pine River." (page 7)
"The erection of the Taras Shewchenko Hall gave opportunities for greater things in Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian drama plays, usually five acts in length, were presented. Mr. A. Humany and Mr M. Sytnyk were the drama directors in Pine River, while Mr. M. Russin directed the Vimy Ridge personnel at the Vimy Ridge School. They jointly presented their drama efforts: concert followed concert, mandolin and violin recitals, choirs and drama plays were prepared and presented from mid-October till late into the spring. Initially actively involved were: Hnat Krawchuk, William Prysiaznuik, Nellie Kolisnyk, Betty Kolisnyk, and Zonia Sytnyk. The well-acted drama play, "Oj Ne Chodu Hruchoo" was such a success that the group travelled and performed in Sclater, Cowan and Ethelbert. Enough money was raised that in 1926 the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church was started to be built.
… In Vimy Ridge, the school children stayed after four o'clock for the mandolin and violin lessons under the teachings firstly by Mr. M. Russin. Then Mr. J. Sheptack and Mt Michael Hykaway. They leamed to read and write in Ukrainian, sing Ukrainian songs and learned to play their respective instruments. Ukrainian was forbidden to be used during school hours as at that time, learning English was the prime concern of The Department of Education." (pp 8f)
He is mentioned in the volume "In Memory of Our Pioneers - History of Garland and District 1874-1985" (page 511) as one of the people who helped with the Haig School's Ukrainian Theatre Club in order to teach Ukrainian language, traditions, and culture. He is also listed as a teacher in Haig School District #1837 in 1933 - 1934 (p 155).
He is also mentioned in the local history book "Beyond the Gates of Lower Fort Gary 1880-1981" (page 82) as a teacher in the school at Melnice in 1941 - 1946, his last posting as a teacher prior to becoming a storekeeper in Winnipeg at the time his son, Gerald, entered University.
Prayers will be said on Monday, February 26th, at 9:00 p.m., at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street at Luxton Avenue. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, at 1.00 p m., at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main Street, with Rev. M. Zaleschuk officiating. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Russin was born in Petersfield, Manitoba and had resided in Winnipeg for the past 33 years. He taught school in rural Manitoba school districts for many years, first in the Komarno, MB area, then the "Pine River - Ethelbert" area and, finally, in the Melnice School District. After that, he successively operated two grocery stores for 21 years, retiring in 1967.
Besides his beloved wife, Pauline, he leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Gerald and wife, Jane, of Calgary, Alberta, one daughter, Edith and husband, Henry Dondo, of Winnipeg and nine grandchildren, Anna, Hilary, Elizabeth and Helen Russin, all of Calgary, Alberta and Richard Dondo, of Quebec, Quebec and Christopher, Brian, Theresa and James Dondo, all of Winnipeg.
Mr. Russin was predeceased by two brothers, John and Peter and a sister, Nettie.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart Foundation, 301-352 Donald Street, Winnipeg.
-- As published in the Winnipeg Tribune on February 24, 1979 (with edits reflecting information available later)
---------------------------
From a message from the Manitoba Teachers Society in October, 2019:
"Going through past issues of the Manitoba Teacher magazine revealed that Michael M. Russin was a very active member of the MTF(ederation) from 1928 until 1932!
He was a member, then served as Vice-President and finally President of the Sclater-Garland local. Sclater and Garland were small school divisions that were later amalgamated under the Mountain SD.
He appears to have lived in Pine River however there is no mention of him teaching there."
In addition, excerpts were provided from newsletters documenting his participation and service, including several talks on the subjects of "Music" and pensions as well as some live concerts performed for teachers at their business meetings.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
From the local history volume "Hardships to Happiness - History Flows From Pine River and District", where he is known to have taught from 1925 to 1933 and where he was only the second teacher in the school at Vimy Ridge:
"Approximately two years later, Mr. Michael Russin, Mr. A. Humany, and Mr. Michael Sytnyk jointly taught a national choir as well as a mandolin orchestral group. During the years 1926-33, Mr. M. Russin was teacher at the Vimy Ridge School #1922. He devoted a great deal of his efforts in teaching the elementary children as well as the adults of the community. He taught a Ukrainian choir and a mandolin orchestral group in Vimy Ridge, while Mr. Humany and Mr. Sytnyk taught similar groups in Pine River." (page 7)
"The erection of the Taras Shewchenko Hall gave opportunities for greater things in Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian drama plays, usually five acts in length, were presented. Mr. A. Humany and Mr M. Sytnyk were the drama directors in Pine River, while Mr. M. Russin directed the Vimy Ridge personnel at the Vimy Ridge School. They jointly presented their drama efforts: concert followed concert, mandolin and violin recitals, choirs and drama plays were prepared and presented from mid-October till late into the spring. Initially actively involved were: Hnat Krawchuk, William Prysiaznuik, Nellie Kolisnyk, Betty Kolisnyk, and Zonia Sytnyk. The well-acted drama play, "Oj Ne Chodu Hruchoo" was such a success that the group travelled and performed in Sclater, Cowan and Ethelbert. Enough money was raised that in 1926 the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church was started to be built.
… In Vimy Ridge, the school children stayed after four o'clock for the mandolin and violin lessons under the teachings firstly by Mr. M. Russin. Then Mr. J. Sheptack and Mt Michael Hykaway. They leamed to read and write in Ukrainian, sing Ukrainian songs and learned to play their respective instruments. Ukrainian was forbidden to be used during school hours as at that time, learning English was the prime concern of The Department of Education." (pp 8f)
He is mentioned in the volume "In Memory of Our Pioneers - History of Garland and District 1874-1985" (page 511) as one of the people who helped with the Haig School's Ukrainian Theatre Club in order to teach Ukrainian language, traditions, and culture. He is also listed as a teacher in Haig School District #1837 in 1933 - 1934 (p 155).
He is also mentioned in the local history book "Beyond the Gates of Lower Fort Gary 1880-1981" (page 82) as a teacher in the school at Melnice in 1941 - 1946, his last posting as a teacher prior to becoming a storekeeper in Winnipeg at the time his son, Gerald, entered University.
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