February 1, 1959 – September 13, 2024
After a very brief illness, suddenly on September 13, at his residence in East Selkirk, Randal (Randy) Alexander Babisky passed away at the age of 65.
Randy was born in Selkirk February 1, 1959 and raised in Lockport. He first met Donna in the early 80’s while working at Red River Brick & Tile Plant, and a connection between them was made, but it didn’t last and they soon parted ways. Randy then left his job to return to school to obtain his welding license. In the early 90’s the strong connection Randy and Donna felt for each other had reunited them back together and they became soul mates and have been inseparable ever since.
Randy and Donna were married March 4, 1994 and moved to East Selkirk setting up their permanent residence. When an injury forced Donna to give up her job, Randy took it upon himself to build her a kitchen of her dreams so she could start up her own business and work from home and they had been enjoying the life they made for each other for over 30 years until his untimely passing.
Randy was an avid outdoorsman and thoroughly enjoyed fishing, especially ice fishing with Donna and his close fishing partners. In his earlier days, he also enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling as well as working around the yard and keeping it well maintained!
Randy recently retired in January from New Flyer Industries where he was employed as a welder for over 30 years making numerous friends and fishing buddies along the way. After he retired he never stopped working and puttering around the yard and even took over the weeding and gardening and spent a lot of time helping Donna in her kitchen.
Although he was on the quiet side, Randy had a great sense of humour without a mean streak in his body, which made it easy to make very close friends, those being Steve, Ray, Roger, Jim, Art & Mike who he most recently lost which hurt him deeply, and all the friends he made on his life’s journey, too many to mention but you know who you are.
Randy was predeceased by his grandparents Winifred & Fred, parents Mabel & Gerald, Brother Brent, Uncle Jack, and Aunts Marjorie, Betty & Laura.
Randy leaves to mourn his soul mate of over 30 years Donna-Marie and his fur baby Shasta who is missing her walking/play buddy, both are devastated. Also missing him dearly, is his Brother Larry, Aunts Lynne, Kelly, Myrna & numerous cousins. Randy also leaves his extended family Brian and Cathy Krut & family, and Brent Krut & family.
Have a pleasant journey “sweet cheeks” till I meet you on the other side and save a “Tim’s” for Steve and I! Luv ya D
Cremation has taken place as per Randy’s request and no formal service will be held.
He Is Not Gone
Ease your grief, he is not gone,
For in your heart, he lingers on.
His smile, his laugh, his special way,
Will comfort you, from day to day.
You’ll feel his presence in the breeze,
That dances gently, through the trees.
And it’s his face that you shall see,
When you’re in need of company.
At any time, you can recall,
The love you shared…you saved it all.
And in time, more than anything,
You’ll find peace in remembering.
Family and friends are welcome to share memories and condolences on Randy’s memorial page using the comment field below.