FILEK, Wallace

With broken hearts, we sadly announce the passing of Wallace Francis Filek, a dear devoted husband to Esther for 62 years, in his 87th year. He was "Daddy", a great role model for his daughter, Debbie (Corey Gibson) and his son, Paul (Janice Loudon).  Grandpa Wally will be missed immensely by Brittney, Dana, and Spencer Filek-Gibson as well as little Adam Loudon Filek. Wallace was predeceased by his brother, Blondie and sister-in-law, Cassie.  He is survived by one brother, Richard. He was a very gentle man, always smiling, and very generous to all he knew.  Uncle Wally will be missed by 2 nieces and 9 nephews, especially Marvin Filek, who in recent times, spent many hours helping him dismantle his basement wood shop. In his younger years, Wally was joint owner of Filek Bros. Garage on Queen Street and then Midas Muffler Shop on Great Northern Road. Following this, he owned and operated Action Lube Shop. In his retirement years, woodworking became Wally's passion, and the basement became his wood shop, surrounded by sawdust.  His legacy of hard work lives on in his family. He has left a lunch pail full of great memories. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Jerome’s Catholic Church on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 12 noon. Msgr. Victor Amadio officiating. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. The family requests memorial contributions to ARCH, where he spent his last days. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.