Gheorghe Nistor

Born on 5th of March 1936, Gheorghe was the third child of Ioan and Eudochia Nistor, a modest family from Rod, a mountain village in Transylvania. He grew up during the Second World War, together with his 3 brothers and sister, tending the farm animals and attending the local school. As a child he was fascinated watching his oldest brother repairing watches, and developed a passion for fine mechanics. His dream was to become a pilot or an engineer, but life had other plans for him. At age of 15 he moved to the city of Timisoara, where he attended the Trades School of Civil Constructions. After 3 years of mandatory military service he became a foreman in his trade and worked in Hunedoara for a few years. In 1966 he married Maria and they settled in Sibiu where they spent most of their lives close to their families. They had two children, Carmen and Ciprian and raised a happy family of which they were very proud. In his profession he established an undeniable reputation through hard work, dedication, creativity and leadership. Some of the landmark buildings in Sibiu such as “Imparatul Romanilor Hotel”, “Continental Hotel” and other civic and residential buildings bear his signature for a great quality of construction or renovation. Gheorghe was well trusted and appreciated by the community in Sibiu and Rod. Always ready to help when needed, he never hesitated to contribute with everything he could for the good of the many. After retirement, he and his wife followed their children and granddaughters to Canada, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, friends and family. In spite of the health challenges he had to face in the 6 years he lived here, he fell in love with Canada and the Canadians. He was particularly humbled by all the help received from the health care system and community, and he often referred to the health professionals as “angels”. Becoming a Canadian citizen was a dream-come-true, his last one…
We will remember him as a very kind and generous husband, father and grandfather. Light hearted, honest and simple, he showed respect to everyone and earned everyone’s friendship. And above all, we will remember the Peace and Love that flourished all around him and continue to grow in all of us because we knew him.

Nascut la data de 5 Martie 1936, Gheorghe a fost al treilea copil al lui Ioan si al Eudochiei, o familie modesta din Rod, un sat de munte din Transilvania. A crescut in timpul celui de-al doilea Razboi Mondial, impreuna cu cei 3 frati si o sora, avand grija de animalele gospodariei si mergand la scoala din sat. Ca si copil, a fost fascinat sa-l vada pe fratele mai mare reparand ceasuri, si a devenit interesat de mecanisme si technologie. Visul lui a fost sa devina pilot sau inginer, dar conjunctura vietii a ales alta cale. La 15 ani a inceput scoala profesionala de constructii in Timisoara. Iar dupa 3 ani de stagiu militar a devenit maistru in constructii si a lucrat in Hunedoara cativa ani. In 1966 s-a casatorit cu Maria si s-au reintors in Sibiu, unde si-au petrecut viata alaturi de familie. Au avut doi copii, pe Carmen si Ciprian pe care i-au crescut intr-o familie fericita, de care au fost foarte mandri. Pe plan profesional si-a castigat o reputatie de necontestat prin munca si dedicatie, creativitate si spirit de organizare. Cateva dintre obiectivele arhitecturale din Sibiu: Hotelul Imparatul Romanilor si Hotelul Continental, ca si multe alte cladiri civile si rezidentiale ii poarta semnatura pentru calitatea executiei de constructii si renovari. Gheorghe a fost un om de incredere apreciat de comunitatea din Sibiu si din Rod. Intotdeauna saritor la nevoie, n-a ezitat sa contribuie cu tot ce i-a stat in putinta spre binele tuturor. Dupa pensionare, si-a urmat copiii si nepotii in Canada, lasand in urma o viata de amintiri, prieteni si rude. In ciuda faptului ca a avut multe probleme de sanatate in cei 6 ani petrecuti aici, s-a indragostit de Canada si de canadieni. A fost foarte recunoscator pentru tot ajutorul primit de la sistemul medical si de la comunitate, de multe ori referindu-se la cadrele medicale ca la “ingeri”. Pentru el, devenind cetatean Canadian a reprezentat un vis implinit, ultimul lui vis…
O sa ramana in amintirea noastra ca un sot, tata si bunic bun si generos. Vesel, sincer si modest, a respectat pe toata lumea, castigand prietenia tuturor. Dar mai presus de toate, o sa ne amintim de pacea si dragostea care a inflorit in jurul lui si care continua sa creasca in noi toti pentru ca l-am cunoscut.