A Good Friend Asks for Prayers

CharlesS · 23rd February 2016, 03:36 PM

Any of you that are regulars at the Baltimore show have almost certainly met Tom and Urszula Kaczor. Originally from Poland, they now reside in Canada where Tom does incredible restoration work, specializing in Polish, Ottoman, and Persian restorations.

Finding them in Baltimore is always easy...their laughter, and Urszula's contagious smile is like a beacon! They loved meeting new collectors and making new friends.

Urszula battled cancer a few years ago, and last year thought she had it whipped, but it has resurfaced this year, meaning more agonizing radiation therapy and chemo.

As a result neither she nor Tom will be able to make this year's Baltimore show, but she does ask for the prayers of the many friends they made there.

Thanks for your attention.
Charles Saunders

Green · 23rd February 2016, 04:24 PM

My prayers to Urszula and hope she gets better Inshaallah (god willing).

Oliver Pinchot · 23rd February 2016, 04:58 PM

Warm wishes for a speedy recovery to longtime friends Tomek and Ula!

VANDOO · 23rd February 2016, 05:17 PM

MY PRAYERS FOR THE STRENGTH TO WIN THE BATTLE TOTALLY THIS TIME AND A RETURN TO BALTIMORE NEXT YEAR. BEST WISHES

digenis · 23rd February 2016, 06:47 PM

My prayers for the speedy recovery of Urszula and for strength for Tom and the family.

Battara · 23rd February 2016, 07:54 PM

May the Great Spirit walk beside them both!

ariel · 23rd February 2016, 10:46 PM

They are lovely people both of them, and I wish Urszula full, speedy and complete recovery.

G-d bless their family!

Jeff D · 24th February 2016, 10:30 PM

I know Tom's work, unfortunately I haven't met them yet. I send all my best wishes.

Jeff

Maurice · 25th February 2016, 10:12 AM

Many strength and love in these hard days!

CharlesS · 21st May 2016, 12:18 AM

Friends,

It is with great sadness that I convey to you the news of Urszula Kaczor's passing this past Thursday. Urszula declined rapidly after a reemergence of cancer that she hoped she had beaten.

For those of you that met she and Tom at the Baltimore show, you will no doubt remember her huge, kind smile, and what an easy person she was to like. I met her only once a year for 13 years, but felt like the two of them were lifelong friends. Her girlish teasing with Tom always made me laugh.

Her presence in Baltimore will be much missed.

With sorrow,
Charles

Sajen · 21st May 2016, 11:03 AM

My deepest condolences to her husband and family.

ariel · 21st May 2016, 12:37 PM

I tried to send a note to Tom, but the e-mail address ( Tomkaczor@sympatico.ca) was not working.
If anybody knows the current one, please let me know.

23rd February 2016, 03:36 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	A Good Friend Asks for Prayers Any of you that are regulars at the Baltimore show have almost certainly met Tom and Urszula Kaczor. Originally from Poland, they now reside in Canada where Tom does incredible restoration work, specializing in Polish, Ottoman, and Persian restorations. Finding them in Baltimore is always easy...their laughter, and Urszula's contagious smile is like a beacon! They loved meeting new collectors and making new friends. Urszula battled cancer a few years ago, and last year thought she had it whipped, but it has resurfaced this year, meaning more agonizing radiation therapy and chemo. As a result neither she nor Tom will be able to make this year's Baltimore show, but she does ask for the prayers of the many friends they made there. Thanks for your attention. Charles Saunders Last edited by CharlesS; 23rd February 2016 at 04:29 PM.

23rd February 2016, 04:24 PM	#2
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 312	My prayers to Urszula and hope she gets better Inshaallah (god willing).

23rd February 2016, 04:58 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 457	Warm wishes for a speedy recovery to longtime friends Tomek and Ula!

23rd February 2016, 05:17 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	MY PRAYERS FOR THE STRENGTH TO WIN THE BATTLE TOTALLY THIS TIME AND A RETURN TO BALTIMORE NEXT YEAR. BEST WISHES

23rd February 2016, 06:47 PM	#5
digenis Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 48	My prayers for the speedy recovery of Urszula and for strength for Tom and the family.

23rd February 2016, 07:54 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	May the Great Spirit walk beside them both!

23rd February 2016, 10:46 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	They are lovely people both of them, and I wish Urszula full, speedy and complete recovery. G-d bless their family!

24th February 2016, 10:30 PM	#8
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	I know Tom's work, unfortunately I haven't met them yet. I send all my best wishes. Jeff

25th February 2016, 10:12 AM	#9
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,341	Many strength and love in these hard days!

21st May 2016, 12:18 AM	#10
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Friends, It is with great sadness that I convey to you the news of Urszula Kaczor's passing this past Thursday. Urszula declined rapidly after a reemergence of cancer that she hoped she had beaten. For those of you that met she and Tom at the Baltimore show, you will no doubt remember her huge, kind smile, and what an easy person she was to like. I met her only once a year for 13 years, but felt like the two of them were lifelong friends. Her girlish teasing with Tom always made me laugh. Her presence in Baltimore will be much missed. With sorrow, Charles

21st May 2016, 11:03 AM	#11
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,769	My deepest condolences to her husband and family.

21st May 2016, 12:37 PM	#12
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I tried to send a note to Tom, but the e-mail address ( Tomkaczor@sympatico.ca) was not working. If anybody knows the current one, please let me know.