Thomas Adamcewicz
Thomas Adamcewicz died peacefully surrounded by God’s love and the love of his family and friends on August 30, 2017 in Regina.
Tom was born in Niescierowicze, Poland on May 1, 1940. The family came to Canada in September 1949 and settled in Northwestern Ontario.
After graduating from Port Arthur Collegiate in 1958 and then from Queen’s University in 1963 (BSc, mining engineering), Tom made his career in the mining industry. His first employment was with the Iron Ore Company of Canada, Schefferville, PQ. Following the family’s move to Atikokan, Ontario, in 1964 Tom was employed by the Caland Ore Company and was serving as plant superintendent at the time of the closing of the mine in 1980.
The next move was to Regina, where Tom worked with SaskPower, SaskEnergy and eventually retired from TransGas in May of 2000.
One of Tom’s greatest joys was to spend time in the outdoors at the cabin on Niobe Lake. He spent 15 years in the construction of an addition to the cabin during his retirement and loved the many happy, spiritual hours spent there with family and friends. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March, 2016, his final months included six good weeks at Niobe Lake this past summer.
Tom served the communities he lived in through his work in numerous service clubs; he was an active member of the parishes of Faith Lutheran, Calvary Lutheran, and St. Mark’s Lutheran Churches contributing as a member of Church Council and by sharing his beautiful bass voice and his passion for singing as a member of the choir. All who knew him will remember Tom as friendly and outgoing, a deeply spiritual and creative person who loved nature and who extended empathy and understanding to all he encountered.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Jonina Adamcewicz (Swanbergson); his children Marnie (Daniel) Major, Jeff (Loryann) Adamcewicz, Jody (Richard) Melnechenko, Stephanie (Kevin) Rorke, and Sylvia (David) Mikkonen; his grandchildren Dylan Major (Chantel Gingras), Nikki Melnechenko, Sebastian Rorke (Jessica Frame), Cassidy Rorke, Alexa Melnechenko and Megan Melnechenko; his sister Marion (Fred) Searle, his sister-in-law Marilyn Adams and his sister-in-law Alice (John Jensen) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom was predeceased by his parents, Olympia (Olga) and Hippolyte (Harry) Adamcewicz and his brother Anthony Adams of Thunder Bay.
A memorial service was held in Regina September 14. In lieu of flowers, donations to Faith Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.SpeersFuneralChapel.com
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