Obituary - Jesse Nowicki

Mr. Jesse Nowicki of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Marguerite Nowicki, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the age of 93 years. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite in 2000. Jess is survived by his daughter, Barbara Dunphy; sister, Doreen Goerlitz (Garnet); cousin and close friend, Glen Chapman (Carol); his grandson, Jim Dunphy (Betsy); granddaughters, Joey Johnson (Charlie), Katy Meadows (Andrew) as well as his nine great-grandchildren, Matthew, Anna, Coleman, Austin, Tate, Camden, Justin, Samantha, and Bennett. Jess was a third-generation railroader whose family helped build the railway westward, and devoted his life to educating about Canada's railways. Well known as the 'Trainman' on the Park Car of the Canadian between Field and Medicine Hat, he would often give impromptu history lessons to passengers. Jess was also active in the community, receiving the heritage diesel locomotives for Riverside park. A highlight of his life was being inducted into the 'heroes' category of the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame during a visit by the CPR Holiday Train in Medicine Hat in 2006. Jess lived a long and wonderful life and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Jess' life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 1:00 P.M.