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Obituary from the Edson Leader, January 7, 1986
On December 30, 1985, Chad beloved son of Ed and Rosemary Andrychuk passed away suddenly at the age of 15 years.
Besides his loving parents Chad is survived by his two sisters, Carolyn and Cindy, both at home, his maternal grandparents, Harry and Olga Wynnyk of Edmonton, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Norma Andrychuk of Ponoka, Alberta.
Chad is also survived by several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and many friends.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, Steve Andrychuk in 1977.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 2nd, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. from Parkland Composite High School with Father T. Kroetch celebrant at a Mass of the Resurrection. Prayer services were held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 1st, 1986, at 7:30 pm led by Father T. Kroetch.
Interment took place in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Casket bearers were members of the Ron’s Outdoor Nordiques Hockey Club of which Chad was a member. A luncheon was served in the Church basement following committal services. Edson Funeral Home, Foothills Memorial Chapel, Edson.
On display in the lobby of the Edson Recreation Complex:
"Showcase is in memory of Troy Munro, Chad Andrychuk, Jeanette Cunningham. On Dec 30, 1985, returning home from a bantam hockey tournament, the vehicle in which they were travelling was involved in a fatal accident. Troy played Right Wing and Chad played Goalie for Ron's Outdoor Nordique Team. Jeanette was a friend of Troy and Chad's and was a regular and enthusiastic fan at their hockey games." There is also a trophy on display which lists the 1989-1994 recipients of a memorial award for Most Sportsmanlike Team in the annual Edson Bantam A Tournament.
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