Obituary of Janusz Kazimierz Boron

Surrounded by his family Janusz passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2025, at the age of 78.

Janusz was born on January 2, 1947, in Trzebiatów, Poland, to Janina and Tadeusz. The second of two children, he spent his early years swimming, fishing and kayaking on the Rega River before his family relocated to Bolesławiec.

Following his service in the Polish Navy, Janusz attended post-secondary technical school, preparing for a career with BPB, Boleslawiec Construction Enterprise. It was there he met his wife, Michalina (née Puk), who worked in BPB’s urban planning department. They married on March 30, 1970, true to his love of the outdoors, beginning their adventure together with a honeymoon motorcycle road trip. In 1974, they welcomed their daughter, Anna.

In pursuit of better opportunities for his family, Janusz immigrated to Canada via Italy in 1986, first settling in Saskatchewan before making his home in Guelph, where he was reunited with Michalina and Anna. Janusz adapted to the challenges of a new country returning to school at Conestoga College to become a CNC machinist and lathe operator, a trade he practiced until his retirement. After the passing of his wife, he moved to Mississauga to be closer to his daughter’s family.

Janusz was a kind and generous man, always ready to lend a tool or a helping hand. He found joy in woodworking, building, reading, fishing, camping and travelling. He was a great opponent in ping-pong and in chess.  These were pursuits that he shared and nurtured in his grandsons, encouraging their curiosity and taking pride in their accomplishments. 

Janusz was predeceased by his wife, Michalina, his parents, Janina and Tadeusz, and his sister, Elzbieta.  He is survived by his daughter, Anna, son-in-law, Peter Richardson and his grandchildren, Alexander and Kieran and a large extended family in Guelph and in Poland.

Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 98 Alice St, Guelph on July 24th, 2025 at 10am. Interment will take place at Marymount Catholic Cemetery,  5400 Hwy 6, Ariss (Guelph) immediately after the Holy Mass. Reception and Celebration of Life will follow at the Cemetery Reception Room, 12-2pm. Arrangements under the direction of Brombal Funeral Home & Cremation Care Ltd, 1-519-824-0031, contact@brombal.ca.

In memory of Janusz, in lieu of flowers, if desired, please consider the following charities that are special to our family. We are indebted to Dr. Lopiccolo and his outpatient Palliative Care Team at Credit Valley Hospital, who have been a guiding voice to Janusz and family over the last year.  You can help to build the first dedicated hospice centre in Mississauga, by making a contribution in Janusz’s name here https://hospicemississauga.ca/

We are also grateful to the staff and volunteers of Ian Anderson House, who provided exceptional care in his last days of life. Memorial contributions can also be made in Janusz’s name to the Ian Anderson House Hospice, Oakville https://www.ianandersonhouse.com/donate/