Obituary of Walter C. Kozak

KOZAK WALTER C. – Unexpectedly at the Charlotte County Hospital on Friday, February 1st, 2013; Walter Kozak, husband of Lynn (Davis) Kozak of Chamcook, NB. Born in Matlock, Manitoba in 1942, he was the son of the late Peter & Katie (Zolondek) Kozak. Wally’s spirit of adventure and love of the sea became reality when he accepted a transfer with DFO to St Andrews. He was a passionate supporter of local fishermen, which led to a career change in 1980 to the Fundy Weir Fishermen’s Assoc. He became a weir owner himself at this time. His most enjoyable times were spent at the end of a wharf talking with the fishermen. Walter finished his working career as department head of Fisheries/Marine training at NBCC. He spent his retirement years working for Charlotte County Housing and Grand Manan Housing. His various careers had one main theme, that of helping others. He believed in giving back to the people, community and area that he so loved. Walter was a faithful, long-time member of the Liberal Party and served in local municipal politics as a councillor and deputy mayor. He served on many boards and committees, including Fundy Region Transition House, Van Horne Estate for Minister’s Island and numerous economic development agencies for Charlotte County. He had a huge heart for people, always wanting to help those in need. Never one to quote scores or statistics, Walter was known to have a great love of hockey, football and baseball. He spent countless hours coaching many local hockey teams. Walt especially loved being surrounded by his family and friends – cooking, laughing and telling timeless stories. He loved spending time at home with his six grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife Lynn are his children David (Jennifer), his grandchildren Benjamin, Ethan & Evan, of Riverview, NB, Mark (Jill) his grandchildren Cady, Eva & Gabrielle of Fredericton, NB and Ryan of Chamcook, NB, 2 brothers Peter (Joan) of Sarnia, ON and Leo of Calgary, AB. He was predeceased by his brother George. A service in celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at 2:00 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, 77 King Street, St. Andrews, NB Rev. Jane Doull officiating, assisted by Canon John Matheson. A reception will follow immediately in the church hall.In case of inclement weather on the day of the service please call the funeral home before venturing out. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fundy Region Transition House or to the Charlotte County Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com or can be mailed directly to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street St Stephen, NB E3L 2B2