Grave of the Domaradzki family
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Maria Helena DOMARADZKA
( 1882-1947 )
( 1882-1947 )
Mother of Teodor (below). Born in Lodz, she taught in rural schools in the Russian-occupied part of Poland, where Polish children clandestinely learned their language and history. Undergoing treatment in France in 1907-1909, she married electrical engineer, Jozef Jastrzebiec-Domaradzki, with whom she had two children: Teodor and Zosia (the latter died in infancy). She raised her son in Poland, having separated from her husband by 1914. In 1941 during WW II, her son who was teaching in Rome invited her to join him. She lived in the convent of the Sisters of the Resurrection in Rome, where she died at age 65. Her son had her remains brought to Montreal and buried in this family grave.
Julia DOBIJA
( 1895-1978 )
( 1895-1978 )
Mother of Maria-Teresa (below). During WW I she fought for Poland's independence. Married journalist Kazmimierz Dobija, editor of a Krakow daily. At the outbreak of WW II served clandestinely as a courier in the Polish resistance to German occupation, but was arrested in 1940 by the Soviets and was deported to Kazakhstan along with her sisters and their children. Succeeded in joining the Anders Army, was evacuated to Iran, then to Lebanon, to Egypt and finally England. Brought to Montreal by her daughter in 1951. Died aged 82.
Her sister, Zofia Karolewska, is commemorated in grave no. 82 [lot C1 659].
Her sister, Zofia Karolewska, is commemorated in grave no. 82 [lot C1 659].
Teodor Feliks DOMARADZKI
( 1910-2001 )
( 1910-2001 )
Born in Warsaw, studied political science (1930-1936), obtained a master's degree in philosophy and history from the University of Warsaw and became a lecturer. In 1939 was studying in Rome but returned to Poland to serve in the army. Was interned in Lithuania, but returned to Rome in 1940 at the invitation of the Papal University of Eastern Studies. Taught at the Gregorian University while completing a PhD in Slavistic Studies and Polish Literature. Founded the Polish College ('liceum') in Rome. In 1944-1946 he served as a Major in General Anders' Second Corps. After WW II, emigrated to the United States, and helped establish the Department of Slavic studies at Fordham University. In 1948 he moved to Montreal and founded and led the Department of Slavic Studies at the Université de Montréal, thereby inaugurating the teaching of Slavistics in the French language. Played a major role in promoting Slavic Studies both in Canada and abroad. Founded the Department of Slavic Studies at the Universities of Windsor and Ottawa, as well as the Institute for Comparative Studies. Published numerous books and articles and translated many of Poland's outstanding authors.
Member of various learned societies and professional organizations, he was rewarded for his achievements by being named Professor Emeritus of the Université de Montréal, and by being awarded Canadian, Polish, and Papal medals. Husband of Maria-Teresa Dobija (below) and father of daughters Maria (died in infancy) and Kinga Janik. Died in Montreal at age 90.
Member of various learned societies and professional organizations, he was rewarded for his achievements by being named Professor Emeritus of the Université de Montréal, and by being awarded Canadian, Polish, and Papal medals. Husband of Maria-Teresa Dobija (below) and father of daughters Maria (died in infancy) and Kinga Janik. Died in Montreal at age 90.
Maria Teresa
DOBIJA DOMARADZKA
( 1922-1997 )
DOBIJA DOMARADZKA
( 1922-1997 )
Born in Krakow, completed college in Lwow. In 1940, deported by the Soviets to Kazakhstan. Joined the Anders Army in Buzuluk, served as a private at army HQ. Evacuated to Iran and Lebanon, studied medicine at Beirut's Saint-Joseph University earning her MD degree in 1950. Emigrated to Montreal and continued her specialization at the Université de Montréal's Institute of Microbiology. She practiced in Maisonneuve Hospital and was a professor of medicine at the Université de Montréal, publishing scientific papers and participating in many international congresses, becoming a renowned scientist and a member of numerous professional organizations. She was also active in Polish community associations as well as in the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Council for Jewish-Christian Dialogue. Recipient of many awards, including for war-time valour, she died at the age of 75.
Maria DOMARADZKA
( ✵ ✟ 1955 )
( ✵ ✟ 1955 )
Infant daughter of Teodor Domaradzki and Maria Dobija-Domaradzka.