Alexander Josef KolajKOLAJIn loving memory of Alexander Josef Kolaj Born 29th April 1959 in Coventry, unexpectedly passed away 6th August 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alec Kolaj, who left us suddenly on Tuesday 6th August 2024 at the age of 65.
He was a beloved father to Lucy, a devoted Husband to Lesley and a supportive brother and friend to many.
Life and Legacy: Alec was born and raised in Coventry, he attended Our Lady of the Assumption School and Bishop Ullathorne School and went on to study an apprenticeship as a tool maker/engineer. He had a passion for life, he was a talented gardener, often supplying friends and family with plants for their gardens. He was a keen lepidopterist, interested in moths and butterflies, and the Mothing Community will miss him dearly. Alec was also a talented pencil artist and had a great eye for detail.
Family: Alec is survived by his wife of 37 years and his 36-year-old daughter also his siblings, Elizabeth, Susie, Helen and Richard.
Memorial Service: A memorial service will be held on Friday 6th September at Canley Crematorium at 2.15pm. Friends and family are invited to attend and celebrate Alec's life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
Special Message: Alec's spirit will live on, in the garden that he tended so passionately, and in the butterflies and moths that brought him so much joy. Look to the sky, and with the stars you will find him.
All enquiries c/o Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, 333 Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9DU Telephone 024 7647 3000
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