Dr. Orest Jakym's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Scarborough, Ontario

Dr. Orest Jakym

January 27, 2026

Scarborough, Ontario

Dr. Orest Jakym's obituary , Passed away on January 27, 2026 in Scarborough, Ontario

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Orest Jakym Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Orest Jakym in Scarborough, Ontario, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 27, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Maksim Jakym and Anna Jakym; and his sister-in-law Mary (Bob). He is survived by: his wife Anne; his daughters, Crystal (David Hatcher) and Vanessa; his siblings, Mary (late Terry Latta) and Alex (Rita); and his brothers-in-law, Steven Bernacki (Anna) and Mike Bernacki (late Christine). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, February 6th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H1B6). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (42 Lviv Blvd, Oshawa, ON L1H3C3).

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Armstrong Funeral Home Limited



Fri

Feb 06

Visitation

Armstrong Funeral Home
124 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H1B6

Sat

Feb 07

Funeral service

St. George the Great Martyr Ukrainian Catholic Church
42 Lviv Blvd, Oshawa, ON L1H3C3

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February 5, 2026

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February 5, 2026

Josh, Andreina, Nadine and Pete sent flowers

“In loving memory of Orest Jakym, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”


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February 1, 2026

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February 1, 2026

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January 30, 2026

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“In loving memory of Orest Jakym, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”


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January 31, 2026

Peri-Anne Sturgeon wrote a sympathy message

“We were shocked and saddened by the news of Orest. We were all just recently there with him. He was a wonderful caring man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I use to work with Anne at the Hospital for many years - our thoughts are with you Anne and your family through this difficult time. Peri, Daryl Sturgeon & Jodie Maunder.”


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January 30, 2026

Rick Collins wrote a sympathy message

“My husband Rick and I were close friends of the Jakym family for close to 40 years. My heart is breaking for Anne and the girls. What a terrible tragedy. There are no words. Anne Collins”


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January 30, 2026

Marie Sforza wrote a sympathy message

“Deepest condolences to the family. My prayers are with you. Marie Sforza”


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