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Grigorenko, Mary – Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Port Perry on Tuesday March 29, 2016 at the age of 83. Mary, beloved wife of the late Walter Grigorenko, daughter of the late William and Anisia Boyar, sister of the late Lydia Ivanoff (Niagara Falls), the late Stanley Boyar (Hamilton), the late Catherine Dillon (San Antonio TX), and the late Peter Boyar (Dearborn, MI). Dear aunt of the late Dr. Stan Boyar (Calgary, AB), Joe Boyar (BC), Gerry Boyar (Hamilton), Larry Ivanoff (Niagara Falls), Danny Arych (Edmonton), Diane MacLeod (Oshawa), Michael Boyar (Gibraltar, MI), Tanya Streffon (Cincinnati, OH), Tamara Wilson (Brownsburg, IN), and Alex Boyar (Belleville, MI). Lovingly remembered by several cousins in Canada and the United States. Mary was born in Renwer, Manitoba on September 23, 1932, the 4th of seven children of a carpenter and his wife. At an early age, she moved often, including Winnipeg and Toronto, where she attended public high school. In 1952 she met her future lifelong love, Walter Grigorenko and was married in October, moved to Oshawa and started their lives together. She was an active member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Ladies Aid there. She was an honourary member of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada “Barvinok” of which she was the President for over 10 years. She worked as an active member of the Local Council of Women, and the local UNICEF Branch. She was an advisor to the Church Youth Group “CYMK” and a Sunday School teacher for over 10 years. She sang in the church choir and was a member of the Ukrainian Trembita Choir. For a short time, she was also a member of the Optimist Club of Oshawa and a founding member of the Folk Arts Council, sitting on the board for over 40 years. Mary was also involved in the political arena for several years. She loved music and singing, being with her family and friends, she enjoyed gardening, needlework, painting and travelling. She really liked working with all people, young and old. She especially loved her neighbours and was very proud of her longevity in her community. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Friday April 1, 2016 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 pm. Panachyda will be held at 7 pm. A funeral service will be held in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Saturday April 2, 2016 at 11 am. Interment Union Cemetery, Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made, along with condolences by visiting www.armstrongfuneralhome.net.

In our hearts forever to stay
May her Memory be Eternal!