Book of Memories for Thaddeus Edward "Ted" Zajac

Story shared: What is Success

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:27:28 EDT

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intellegent men and the love of little children; Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it; Who has left the world a better than he found it, whether an imprived Poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; Whose life was an inspiration; Whose memory a benediction For my Uncle Ted the most successful man I have ever known

Condolence From Marilyn Neale

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:24:27 EDT

Dear Zajac family I cant believe it has been 40 years since we first met, many years ago but it still seems like yesterday. We had many great times to-gether and made many new friends. Your Dad was a very generous and caring man. He loved his family foremost and always had a little room for others also. some of our memorable times were ,PEI, The Farm Farm Jay and your Dad were so frustrated trying to milk old Bessie,they had to give up and call the neighbour next door. We laughed about that for a long time and both of them realized they wern't cut out to be farmers. Many good memories to never forget and the privilege of knowing all of you. God Bless all of you and yours. Marilyn Neale and the Families of Shelley Kelly and Greg Neale

Condolence From adena jenkins

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:59:33 EDT

Dear zajak family- just to say that I'm sorry for Ur loss. May God be with u. U r In my thoughts.

Story shared: comfort on my dad's shoulder

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:54:39 EDT

My first memory of my dad was lying against his shoulder when I was crying as a baby and he was rubbing my back until I stopped crying (this might have been for many hours). I remember feeling immense comfort and love. He was that type of father, one who would do whatever it took to make sure you were happy. He was so selfless and the words "how are you?" were the first words from his mouth when he saw you. He was the most generous and loving father and grandfather. You are my hero, dad, and I will love you forever!

Photo shared: grandpa.jpeg

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:05:06 EDT

Story shared: Hamster Love

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:57:58 EDT

I wasn't a witness to this story myself – Gramps told me this while we were looking through old pictures together this past Christmas. Zajac Aunts and Uncles: You'll have to let me know how this compares to your own memories. Gramps was talking about how much he liked the campus of Queen's University, explaining to me that he had once taken a short-term business course there. Then he laughed, shaking his head in amazement, and told me how he had had to drive from there back home (6+ hours) because he had got an emergency phone call from the kids (i.e. Maryanne, Michael, Maureen, Mercedes, George). The pet hamster had escaped from its cage, and everyone was afraid it would eat them at night. So Gramps got into the car, booked it to Hamilton, put the hamster in its cage, and drove back to Queen's. I mention this because it's not very different from all of those times I (or Mike or Coll or Pat, but mostly I) locked myself out of the house after school, and he had to drive down from near Upper Gage. Or the times we were sick... or "sick"... and he drove down with Wendy's spicy chickens and soup and crispers and two-bite brownies and chocolate milk. He had a rare gift of generosity. I think he must have simply loved the act of giving small joys, small tokens of love, to others. He devoted himself completely to those he loved when they (we) were in need, not just out of a sense of duty (which I think he had in large doses), but also, I think, because he was truly inspired by love and couldn't help but express this to everyone he met.

Condolence From Rich & Joan Cooke

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:48:24 EDT

Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. Ted was a great friend & workmate for many years at Stelco & he was my personal mentor.

Story shared: OUR FRIEND TED,

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:41:33 EDT

We have great memories of Ted.Ours started on Moxley Drive in Hamilton,Ont.Our many get togethers,both raising our families,and having "like" interests.The many situations we listen to after arriving from work.From a child's foot getting caught in a stationary bike to a scraped knee.Traveling to Florida,(three families,12 people & returning with 11),in one Ford Station Wagon(?). Our get togethers at Ted's on the week-end's.Family & friends with different interests. These are the things we will continue to talk about when your name is mentioned. Rest in Peace my Friend.You were a "GREAT FRIEND"to us and many others". You will be sadly missed as one of the really "NICE PEOPLE" in this world. Joan,Art Jenkins & Family.

Condolence From nancy anderson

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:23:22 EDT

So very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, grandpa. prayers go out to you all. may he rest in peace.

Condolence From Joyce and Alex Dewar

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:16:42 EDT

So sorry to hear about Ted,he was such a real nice person,our prayers go out to his family,memories are forever

Photo shared: Zajac.jpg

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:11:41 EDT