Nicholas(Nick) PICYK

PICYK, Nicholas (Nick) On Friday, April 14, 2017 at the age of 94, Nicholas Picyk was promoted to Glory. He is survived by his devoted and adoring wife Audrey McLeod, his loving children Charlotte Baldassi, Wayne (Hillary), and Stephen; step-children Russell, Raymond, and Penny Enos (Jim); 8 grandchildren Rose (Steve) Stratton, Jennifer Miscas, Ashley, Cameron, Abigail, Meredith, Genevieve, Elliot; step-grandson (Jordan McLeod); 2 great-grandchildren (Lily and Jackson Stratton); and siblings Bill, Lillian, Nellie (Ray), and Peter (Sharon). Nick is predeceased by his first wife, Marie (1997), with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage; and siblings Vera, Lydia, and Olga. Emigrating from Poland, Nick became a second generation farmer in western Canada. After moving to Ontario he maintained active farmland, but was employed as a Construction Safety Inspector with the City of Hamilton and Ministry of Labour. A great man of faith, Nick was a member of Bethel Gospel Tabernacle for 52 years. Despite suffering with Alzheimer’s in his final years, Nick continued to spontaneously pray and recite the Lord’s Prayer. He will be remembered as a faithful husband, loving father and father-in-law, adoring grandfather, and loyal friend. Thank you to The Meadows, Ancaster, for their excellent care. Family will receive friends at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton, on Tuesday April 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Viewing will take place at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, 1355 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. followed by the funeral. Interment at Mount Hamilton Cemetery. John 3:16