It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Plewik (née Choma 12/06/32) on March 13, 2025 at the CHSLD Nicolet in Montreal. Of Polish descent, she lived her youth through WWII, marrying Mieczyslaw Plewik (deceased), and emigrated to Canada in 1952 after the birth of their only daughter Paulina Mieczyslawa Plewik. She worked honorably as a seamstress for decades before retiring with her husband in her beloved Montreal district of Rosemont. Her legacy lives on in her daughter Paulina (Tom Brecher), grand-daughters Emily (Brian Lin) and Lauren (David Svaluto) and great-grand-children (Abby, Chloe, Ollie, Sofia, Teia).
She will also be lovingly remembered by her brother Marian (Marisha Choma), nieces (Diana and Yola) and their families.
Our deepest thanks go out to the caring staff in the long term care home CHSLD Nicolet in Montreal where she lived since 2013. Thanks to the many wonderful nurses, PSW’s and other support staff who provided her with a loving and secure environment over the last 12 years, treated her and us with respect and compassion. Maria enjoyed the company of her little community of fellow residents and being addressed in Polish, French and English.
Thanks also to her neighbours on 12th Avenue in Rosemount in particular Julie LeBlanc and Maxime Boisvert who assisted us by looking in on her and communicating with us after her husband`s death in 2006. It was a comfort and showed the solidarity of this neighbourhood.
Maria will be laid to rest alongside Mieczyslaw and their grandson Andrew at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. The family will receive condolences at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Saturday, April 5th from 12:00 to 2 p.m. followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. and a reception from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
If inclined, you are encouraged to send a donation in lieu of flowers to The Alzheimer’s Society, or any cause in support of seniors.
Livre de visiteurs
Katherine Schaefer
Shirley Price
Please accept my sincere sympathy Paulina. The losss of a parent is so very difficult. Hold onto the good memories . They do help.
Shirley
Shirley Price
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Paulina
Shirley
Jenn Grant
My condolences to your and your family.
shairoz Rupani
Deepest Condolences to you and the family.
god bless
Shairoz
Rosalia Ruggiero
Dear Paulina, Tom, Emily, Lauren and the whole extended Plewik-Brecher-Svaluto-Lin Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Maria. Please know that my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I hope you can find comfort in the memories you shared with her and the love that surrounds you.
May Maria rest in peace.
Warmly,
Rosalia
Janina Potyka
My deepest condolences to Paulina and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Louisette Girault
Paulina, Tom and family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Paulina, you spent many days on the road from Ottawa to Montreal to visit your mother. You as I will cherish the many memories you have. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the service to pay my respects personally but I will have you in my mind and heart. Fondly, Louisette
Deepest condolences to all the family. May her memory be a comfort and blessing.