We mourn the passing of Stanley Tash
October 14, 2017
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Stanley Tash, who was the first President of Local 4001 (1997 to 2001), passed away on August 12, 2017 at the age of 78. Brother Tash is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean, son Michael and grandchildren Benjamin and Carley, and was predeceased by his eldest son, Jack. Stan was diagnosed unexpectedly with pancreatic cancer in June.
Stan was originally a native of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan but moved to Kamloops, B.C. in the early 60’s. He retired from CN in 2003 after 35-years’ service with the Company. After retirement, he became active in the CN Pensioners Association, in addition to many other clubs and associations in the Kamloops area. Ron Shore, Regional Representative of Unifor National Council 4000 and servicing members of Local 4001, expressed his condolences to the Tash family. “Stan was not only a great Union leader, but a great man and friend. It was a pleasure to work with him. I will always have fond memories of Stan and will always think fondly of him.” |
Another person who worked with Brother Tash at the start of Local 4001 and National Council 4000 in 1997 was Barry Kennedy, former Regional Representative and President of Council 4000 and now National Representative with Unifor. “Stanley was a fine man! I was happy after Stan’s retirement from CN in 2003 that I got to continue our friendship while working together on the CN Pension Committee. I enjoyed sharing a drink or having dinner after these meetings reminiscing on old times. I am going to miss him.” Stan served as an alternate member of the Pensioner's Group on the CN Pension Committee.
Another Union representative that shared his condolences was Dan Michaluk, Local Chairperson for Local 4002’s CN membership in Winnipeg. “I enjoyed the time I spent with Stan during our time as Executive members of Council 4000, Stan as President of CAW Local 4001 and me as President of Local 4002. Stan treated me like family and always offering my family a place to stay if we ever came out his way. Stan was full of wisdom and always offered solid advice along with a few laughs.”
Current Local 4001 President David Judge expressed condolences on behalf of the Executive and membership of Unifor Local 4001.
To our Brother and our friend, rest now. And we thank you for your friendship and your many contributions to our Local, Council and membership over the years.
Another Union representative that shared his condolences was Dan Michaluk, Local Chairperson for Local 4002’s CN membership in Winnipeg. “I enjoyed the time I spent with Stan during our time as Executive members of Council 4000, Stan as President of CAW Local 4001 and me as President of Local 4002. Stan treated me like family and always offering my family a place to stay if we ever came out his way. Stan was full of wisdom and always offered solid advice along with a few laughs.”
Current Local 4001 President David Judge expressed condolences on behalf of the Executive and membership of Unifor Local 4001.
To our Brother and our friend, rest now. And we thank you for your friendship and your many contributions to our Local, Council and membership over the years.
