At LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the age of 68, after his courageous journey having lived life to his fullest, he peacefully died in the arms of his wife and daughter. Most beloved husband of Connie (Gibbings) Chomicki for 42 years and cherished father of Cara Chomicki and son-in-law Rob Gareau. Beloved brother of Donna and Bob Lenaghan of Cochrane, Alberta. Dear son-in law of Verna (Gibbings) and Brian Halliday of Clinton. Fondly remembered brother-in-law of John and Bonnie Gibbings, Paul and Missy Gibbings, Cathy (Gibbings) and Doug MacLean, and Gail Ringer. Proud uncle of Randy and Carolyn, Rodney, Julie; Greg, Mike and Wendy, Ashley and Jason; Paige, Parker; Morgan, and Colby and great-uncle of Brennen, Samantha, MacKenzie, Connor, and Reese. Predeceased by his parents Placyd and Helena Chomicki, his brother Mark, and his father-in-law Bill Gibbings.
At Vite’s request, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In Vite’s memory please consider planting a tree in his honour or consider donating to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Regional Cancer Centre or the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
CHOMICKI: Vite Stanley of Lucan
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Lloyd, Vera & Kenneth Penfound
We are sorry to hear of Vites passing. We always enjoyed his visits when he came to ask permission to hunt. We didn’t hear of his passing until his hunting friend called last night (Sept. 14th) to ask permission to hunt, We are thinking of you.
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Dear Connie, Cara and Family
We are truly sorry to hear of Vite’s passing. Please know that he will always be remembered, we certainly have some great memories of him.
Thinking of you
Cathy and Bruce
Terry and Suzie Dale
Connie and Cara, our sympathies to you. Remembering all the good times at the cabin when the kids were little. May Vite rest in peace, for he gave a tremendous fight to not let sickness get in his way of enjoying life and family.
Marg Caldwell
Connie – Sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband. I recall very
well the years as you were growing up here in the area. You will
find that pleasant memories of your time together will be of comfort
in the days to come.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Marg Caldwell.
Marlene Allegretti
Dear Connie and Cara
My sincere sympathy for your loss.Take the time to heal from this loss and.treasure your wonderful memories.
You are in my prayers
Marlene
Jeff Rolofs
Connie, Cara & Rob
Lori and I are so thankful for our visit with you in June. Vite’s strength and determination had me convinced he was invincible. Even with the inevitable nearing I was still shocked when I heard the news.
It was our passion of the outdoors, archery, and whitetails that ultimately lead to our chance rendezvous on November 11, 2002. After an evening sit in one of his tree stands we enjoyed soup and sandwich at the local Tim Hortons – an evening I will never forget. Our friendship grew, and joined by Jeff Dano a tradition continued for 13 years.
“One more Hunt” we would say each year as we departed the Cabin.
Vite faught hard to live his life to the fullest. I am a better person for knowing him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Jeff, Lori, Brennen & Tamara Rolofs
Shira Krieger
Connie and Cara:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father. Although I did not know Vite, I can see very clearly that he has left his mark, his legacy amongst his family and friends.
What a blessing to have had such a remarkable man in your lives.
Celebrate his life through these beautiful memories.
Sincerely
Shira
Rock & Brenda van der Wiel
Connie, Cara and family,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. He was a very special man and an inspiration to all. May God be with you.
Love Rock, Brenda and family
Mike & Laura Farrell
This has been very hard for me to express with words but here goes. I first met Vite when I started at Dominion at Westmount Mall in 1972, he was the frozen food guy and shortly after we became friends. In 1973 Vite married Connie and in 1974 I married Laura. I remember going tenting with them and woke up to snow on the ground. We would watch Friday night movies that none saw the end of. Vite in later years had a brain tumour that he recovered from with a thirst for knowledge , he read books and taught himself plumbing, electrical and woodworking. Everything he did had to be perfect and so it was. Great movies, bowling , campfires cabin and get togethers, our friendship lasted 43 years and that alone is amazing. Vite was not only a perfectionist but a fighter in all the years with cancer.Vite will be missed but we are looking forward to spending many more years with Connie.
Mike Farrell
Joanne little
Connie & family, heartful condolences at this most difficult time. Hoping the love of family and friends will help comfort you and the memories of the time you shared with Vite will warm your heart forever.
Don and Margaret Watt
Connie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Russ & Beth Radcliffe
Connie, Cara and family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Audrey Andersen
Connie, Cara & Rob, and family –
About two weeks ago I was at the farm for a happy family celebration of two anniversarys, close and touching and pictures,so nice, now so sad. My sympathy. Love Audrey
Paul Chambers
Vite will always be on a pedestal in my eyes. A very talented, driven, and courageous man. I feel priveledged to have known him at all. 6 weeks ago I was able to spend an afternoon with him, work on the cabin, go for a walk, sit, chat, and catch up. I’ll always cherish that memory. So sorry for you loss Cara and Connie, my thoughts are with you at this time.
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Connie,
I remember you well from high school and wish to convey my sincere sympathy to you and yours.
Florence Snell
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time, Connie.
Florence Snell
Sheila Lucas
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sheila
Karen & Ron Peters
Dear Connie & Cara. We just heard of Vite’s passing & your great loss. Know that our thoughts & prayers are with you both. Most Sincerely, the Peters family.
Lindsay Hardy
Cara and Connie,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always loved joining your family at the summer arts festivals and will be thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Lindsay Hardy
Sally Zandri
Dear Connie and Cara,
I was so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved husband and father.
As you struggle in your grief, I hope that all of the fond memories and wonderful times together over all of these years brings you comfort.
Losing a loved one is difficult but remembering all the joyous times helps heal the pain.
Thinking of you both,
sally
Sheila Hodgins
So sorry to hear of your loss Connie. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Sheila
val&ross tucker
Dear Connie and Cara, we are very sorry to hear about Vite’s death. our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this very difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy. val&ross.
Karen Gingrich(Schwartzentruber)
Thinking of you Connie and your family as you grieve the loss of your husband. May memories sustain you through this difficult time.
Mary Gibbings
Connie and Carra, Sorry to hear of your loss. Vite is at Peace now. Remember all the good times you had togather, they never leave you.
Don and Chris Kelly, ,Deb and Frank Connolly
Sorry to hear of your loss. Vite will be greatly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Grace Rollings
Connie & Family:
I am sorry for your loss of a dear husband and father.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Grace Rollings
Janet Kinnaird
Dear Connie and your family :extending my deepest sympathy to you at this time My thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Heather Bergman
Connie and Family,
Condolences to you and yours and remember that many friends have you in their thoughts at this time. Heather Bergman WGH sister
SHIRLEY GRIME
to Connie and Cara…thoughts , prayers and hugs are with you during this difficult time. Your nursing class has passed on their condolences also
Tiel and Sandra Westerhout
So sorry to hear this news Connie..he will be remembered and missed often. RIP Vite..
Deb and Bruce Grant
Dear Connie and family.
We are saddened to learn of Vite’s passing . He fought for so long and hard and is finally at rest.
Please accept our condolences and know you are in our thoughts.
Sincerely
Deb and Bruce
Dirk Posthumus
Dear Connie and family,
Please accept my condolences of support as you grieve the loss of Vite who was loved by many.
Although death is a part of all our lives, part of nature and a fact of life it is never easy to let go of those we love and hold as dearly as I know you did him.
One great spiritual teacher was Buddha who taught the principles of the Four Noble Truths. The first of which is the Truth of Suffering. This was taught within the context of three characteristics of existence, the first being impermanence. The subtle aspect of impermanence is the transitory nature of existence. The difficult task and challenge for all of us is to accept the fact that nothing in life is permanent…..we all continue to journey on and ever expand….
Know that Vite and his essence are on a new journey no longer confined to a physical body and no longer suffering. His spirit will always be in your hearts and always present.
I hope the following poem provides you and your family some comfort:
Loved ones, death is nothing at all,
I’ve slipped only into the next room
I am I, and you are you
Whatever we were to each other that we are still
Loving you always…
With sincere sympathy, love and support.
Dirk Posthumus
Huntington Beach, CA
Helga ( Duchou ) Benoit
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved husband and soul mate . My all your wonderful memories be held tight and provide a small amount of comfort to you and your family . I never had the pleasure of meeting Vite , but he sounds like one heck of a guy . I will keep you in my thoughts .
Your WGH Sister
Helga
Coreen and Bob
Connie , Cara and Rob, It’ s an impossible task to try to put into words the sadness we feel to know that Vite has passed. Our grief can only be tempered by knowing that he;s at rest with no more struggles and trials to face. We were blessed to share his friendship for over thirty years and enjoy so many experiences together. We speak regularly of the summer you visited us here in Saskatchewan and Vite was so excited about trapping the pocket gophers. And how he thought that was the hardest bed he had ever slept on. Everytime I make dill pickles or canned Saskatoon berries I think of him His sense of humour and teasing at birthday and Christmas gatherings are treasured memories. A strong man dedicated to the family he loved above all else. We will miss you
Jean and Wendy Hickson
Connie, Cara & family;
We were saddened by the news of Vite’s passing; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jean and Wendy Hickson
Les and Cathy Glanville
Connie and family; You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Don & Dorothy Lankin says:
Our Depest Sympathy Connie & family. Vite was a talented remarkable person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Jan English Tuffnail
My thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Connie.
Rick & Susan, Jeff & Stephenie & Chris Muir say:
Our thoughts are with you all
Vite was such an inspiration to us.
Over the 45 years of our friendship we did so many things together.
From Wednesday night cheese trials on the Dominion night crew.
Camping at Ben Miller, a trip to the French River, and many fun weekends at the cabin with Jeff & Chris.
Those year when I was laid off, working along side of him on the chairs, helped me ten-fold more than I helped him.
THE CABIN!
He and I would work together on his projects, sharing “how to” & “what if’s”. You know what a perfectionist he was.
I use to kid him,”if you wanted this thing out of solid wood ,why not go find a big enough tree and hollow it out!”
The last few years have meant so very much to me. In the times of fading health he gave me his trust. The fact that he thought enough of my skills to work side by side on the addition. That trust meant so much!
We will miss our friends but will never forget their friendships
Vite will always be our friend
Rick, Susan, Jeff, Stephenie & Chris
George and Jeanett Wood
Dear Connie,Cara ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. His determination and fight gave us 20 more years with him, he is at peace now and we will remember all the good times we were able to share with you.RIP Vite .
Hugs George and Jeanett
Lynda McCutchen
Dear Connie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Vite was strong and a fighter; supported by his family. The journey has been long but memorable. Hugs Terry and Lynda ( Class’73 WGH)
Brian and Carol Hughes
Vite’s determination to live life to it’s fullest with such strength, through all the setbacks endured, was a great inspiration to us. We so enjoyed our time together, much of it spent exploring the wilderness he loved. Although distance made it hard to get together, he was always just a phone call away. We’ll miss him but take comfort in knowing he’s no longer suffering and finally at rest. When we see our hostas, transplanted from his garden, we’ll remember our time together and how he could always brighten our day and make us smile.
Our deepest condolences to Connie, Cara and family.
Linda Anderson
So sorry, Connie, to hear of the loss of your dear soulmate. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you prepare to say your final goodbye. May Vite rest in peace and may you find peace knowing his suffering has subsided.
Barbara Taylor
Connie & family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Vite
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Murray Jaques
Connie,Cara:
So sorry to hear about Vite’s passing. Had some good times when we lived as neighbours.
Murray and Laura Jaques
Ray & Sue Heffernan
My Deepest Sympathy Connie, Cara & Rob on the passing of Vite your husband and father, know that you are in my Thoughts & Prayers at this difficult time.
Sue
Jeff Dano
Dear Connie and Family
It is with great sadness that I respond to the news of Vite’s passing. First of all I want to express how truly sorry I am and want you to know I am sharing in your grief.
It is times like this when I have a flood of memories of the many years of Vite’s friendship….from moose hunting in Nakina, deer hunting at the cabin, having a few drinks, rehashing hunts of the past, eating apple pie & of course joking & laughing….great memories that will last a life time.
It’s hard to believe his long hard fought battle is finally over but as you put it his suffering has finally ended. When I tell people about Vite I describe him as a small man (in stature) but a goliath of man when it’s comes to will & determination. I’ve always been impressed by his inner strength & will to fight through his cancer…..climbing into a tree stand until the bitter end!
I feel blessed to have met Vite & share a part of my life with him and I know the memories of our shared experiences will continue to be with me whenever I’m out deer hunting or sitting in a tree stand.
He will be missed but not forgotten.
Please accept my sincere condolences
Sincerely
Jeff Dano
Ron and Pam and family
We are so sad to hear that Vite has left us,he fought so hard to stay with us and we never heard him complain.We are so glad for our last get together at the farm,we will miss his visits it seems we got closer the last few years,our loss is heavens gain.
Rest in peace friend you surely deserve it.
Love always Walper family
Craig & Carol Davidson
Connie, Cara & family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Vite was such a terrific person, someone I will never forget. It was always a great pleasure chatting with him. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
R.I.P. Vite
Sincerely ,
Craig & Carol
Deb Hill
Dear Connie and Cara, Sorry to hear of your loss. May the precious memories you shared, give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Deb Hill