Pauline Dolan (Kuchapski) passed away peacefully at her home, Villa Pascal in North Battleford Sask. on March 3, 2016. Throughout her life, Pauline exemplified an unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community. She was born to Nicholas and Mary Yanciw in Meacham, Sask. on February 8, 1928. She was one of six children (Bill, Isabel, Frank, Joe and Albert). The family moved several times before settling in Prince Albert where Pauline met her future husband, Frank Kuchapski. Pauline and Frank were married on July 20, 1947 and moved to Frank’s farm near Peterson, Sask. There, they made a home for themselves and their three sons Tony, Paul, and Daniel. Life on the farm was often hard work as they didn’t have the modern conveniences of electricity or running water and were extremely isolated throughout the winter months. However, Pauline and Frank also enjoyed farm life by playing cards with neighbors, attending local parties and dances, and hosting relatives from Prince Albert, Nipawin, Humboldt and Hamilton, Ontario. After Frank passed away in 1977, Pauline continued to live on the farm during the summer and moved to Meacham in the winter. During this time, she worked at the Dana Radar Base where she met John Dolan, who she married in 1983. Pauline and John moved to North Battleford. They were very involved in the North Battleford Legion and took many holidays together travelling to all parts of Canada and the US. John passed away in 1998. When Pauline moved to North Battleford she also joined the kitchen staff at the Saskatchewan Hospital where she made many lasting friendships. She and her friends enjoyed spending time together, berry picking, going to garage sales, attending the exhibition, and making bus trips to the US. At the age of 65, Pauline retired from the Saskatchewan Hospital. Retirement gave Pauline the opportunity to dedicate her time to volunteering and holding leadership positions in the North Battleford community. She was the president of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, delivered meals on wheels, campaigned for the MS Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, prepared lunches and dinners for funerals, was a member of the Notre Dame CWL, and a volunteer at North Battleford Union Hospital. Even greater than her commitment to her work, friends, and community was Pauline’s commitment to her family. She attended all her grandchildren’s special events. She was an amazing cook, ensuring that everyone was always well fed. She often planned and started preparing the next meal before everyone had even finished eating the first. After having a stroke in 2009, Pauline spent the last six years of her life at Villa Pascal, North Battleford. She took an active role in daily life at the Villa and was fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful family of residents and hardworking, caring staff. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in North Battleford on March 7, 2016. Interment will be at St. Agnes Parish Cemetery in Peterson, Sask. Pauline is lovingly remembered by her sons and their families; Tony Kuchapski (Colleen Troesch), his children Jason Miller, Nicole Kuchapski, Michael Kuchapski; Paul Kuchapski (Joan), their children Carly Williams (Rob), Lana Banks (Todd), Erin Kuchapski (Tanya Nechwediuk), their grandchildren Abigail and Cohen Williams; Daniel Kuchapski (Laurel), their children William Kuchapski (Heather), Kathryn Kuchapski (Jody Ruszkowski); her sister Isabel Schriml, sisters-in-law Frances Yanciw, Marie Yanciw, and Millie Kuchapski, as well as several nieces and nephews. Pauline was predeceased by her parents Mary and Nicholas Yanciw; her husband Frank Kuchapski; her four brothers Bill, Frank, Joe, and Albert Yanciw; her grandson Daniel Kuchapski; her husband John Dolan; her brothers-in-law Herman Schriml, Joe Kuchapski, John (Irene) Kuchapski; and sisters-in-law Mary (Peter) Dutchak and Annie (John) Kolba.
