HORECHUK, Nicholas Sydney

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Nicholas Horechuk peacefully passed away at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney at the age of 85 years. Born on May 11, 1935 in Sydney, Nick was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Tetanish) Horechuk. A graduate of Saint Francis Xavier University, Nick was a teacher at Sydney Academy for 35 years and served as head of the Math Department during his career. He was an active member of the Air Cadets in Sydney for many years, receiving recognition of his contributions. He was also a lifelong member of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Parish in Whitney Pier and a dedicated member of the Ukrainian Catholic Men’s Club. Nick is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Stella (Mulak) Horechuk; brother, John (Jean); sister, Anne, and sister-in-law, Barbara; children, Christine MacNeil (Bruce), Michael (Piney), Stephen, and Marie; grandchildren, Marly Somers (Chris), Marika, Nicole, Thomas, Jacob Burt, Bailey Burt, and Nicholas Burt; greatgrandchild, Tate Somers; as well as many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Nick was predeceased by his brother, Frederick and daughter-in-law, Thelma. A special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Miner’s Lane at Harbourstone Enhanced Care for their excellent care and companionship for Nick, and their kindness and compassion for our family. Nick was a mathematician, a talented artist, who was known for his generosity and for how he loved his family, gathering with them often. He will be greatly missed by his family and community. There will be no visitation for the late Nick Horechuk. A private family memorial service will be held in the near future with Fr. Roman Dusanowsky officiating. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Donations in memory of Nick may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.