It is with sadness that the family of Ted Wronski announce his passing on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Peterborough Regional Hospital.  Ted formerly of Mississauga was in his 71st year. 

Beloved husband and best friend of Kim Lovett of Fenelon Falls. Loving father of Hayleigh Wronski of Dusseldorf, Germany, T.J. Wronski and his wife Amelia Gundersen-Herman of Selkirk. Step-father of Ryan Lovett of Newmarket and grandfather to Channelle Lovett.

Sadly Ted is pre-deceased by his brother the late Eddie Wronski and will be always remembered by sister-in-law, Lucy Zawadzki of Toronto. 

The family of Ted Wronski will hold a Celebration to honor the Joy of Living a Good Life Saturday July 8, 2023.

Ted was a kind, caring and empathetic soul. He cared about those around him, whether family, friends, or a person on the street. He felt the pain of others and wanted to make the lives of everyone he interacted with a little bit better. He was the type of person that could walk into a room of strangers and leave with new friends. A short interaction was enough to draw people in with his warm, genuine personality and outgoing nature. Even in his last days his room was filled with joy. He would make the nurses and doctors laugh, share stories and memories with friends and family, and find ways to make the world a little bit brighter even in the hardest moments.

Ted always tried to surround himself with joy, making an exception only for the Toronto Maple Leafs, to which he remained a dedicated fan despite the heartache that accompanies that choice. A lifelong love of hockey developed through his youth. Pushed by his competitive nature he worked to master his skills, even getting scouted for the NHL. His athleticism and drive to improve also pushed him to tennis, and while he often said that it wasn’t about winning or losing, he was always a little bit happier when he won.

He loved music and playing his guitar was one of his favorite past times. He loved when others would join in the music, maybe around a campfire, singing along to the guitar, harmonica, maracas, tambourine, or any instrument that could be found.

He loved the water, and whether at the cottage or on the beach, he was in his element when he could pull in a crowd, encouraging everyone to participate and share in the fun that followed wherever he went.

Ted worked hard to facilitate the joy of those around him. He built a successful industrial supply company from the ground up, supporting himself and his family for 30 years. Through his grind and perseverance he built a network of suppliers and customers that he connected with on more than a business level, often becoming friends.

Always learning, building his knowledge and understanding of the world, education was always a top priority. He reveled in a good game of trivia with friends which combined his love of learning, socializing, and competition.

He also loved deeply. He was the greatest dad that anyone could ask for. From school field trips to trips down south, evenings spent playing in parks to weekends away, he always wanted to spend time with his children. The truth is that he was young at heart, and making these memories was as special to him as it was to his children. He always made sure to express how much he loved them without reservation, and in every endeavor he was the first in line to cheer them on. Through any achievement big or small he took the opportunity to make sure they knew how proud he was, and in any failure he was there to offer a positive spin.

Near the end, the doctor told us that he had less than one month left. But in typical fashion, he saw this as an opportunity to negotiate, even if it was with God himself. Two months he told us. He wasn’t quite finished telling his story, and above all else he knew how to tell a story. While his story ends with sadness, he wanted it to be remembered with happiness and joy. He wanted people to cherish the fun they had with him, the memories built through a lifetime, and all of the light he brought into the world that will carry on for many years to come.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Salvation Army.