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Leonard Earl Burkett
January 11, 1926 - August 25, 2007
The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Leonard Burkett, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, at the age of 81. Len will be dearly missed by his wife of 61 years: Gloria; sons: Ron (Marilyn), Randy (Janet), Gary (Cindy); daughter-in-law Marguerite (John); grandchildren: Kevin, Jeffrey, Amber (Matthew), Tiiu (Scott), Kyle, Kira, Steven, Christine (Steve), and great-grandchildren: Syndle, Bryce, Brett; sister-in-law Mona (Jack); brother-in-law Terry (Trudene). Len will be missed by his sister Dora (Sid), brother Herb (Peg) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Edith, three brothers Roy, Ron, Les and three sisters Lucy, Ada, Iris.
Len served in the infantry during WW II. He worked for CN Telecommunications from 1942 to 1986. Since his retirement Len and Gloria enjoyed many years travelling south to The Grove in San Juan, Texas for the winter. During the summer Len loved to golf with friends and family. Len and Gloria shared many happy times with Jack and Mona Mclachlan at their home in Palm Springs and with Vern and Ethel Jackson at their cottage.
Dad, Papa, we will miss you. Thank you for all the special moments you provided and your love and support during your time on this earth. You will be in all our hearts forever.
Special thanks to the Palliative Care staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Ronald McDonald House.
Service will be held on Thursday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with a reception to follow.
Mr. David Cuttler MacNeil "Dave"
August 26, 2007
passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Credit Valley Hospital on August 26, 2007. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving father to Kathy Levean (Craig), and Dwayne (Deborah). Proud Grandpa of Breena and Brett Levean. Son of the late Katherine and George MacNeil. Loving son-in-law of Art Bracken and the late Jean. Survived by siblings Caroline, Robert, Margaret, Bill, Tim, Luther, Hilda, Howard, Dana and Linda. Predeceased by Edna, Charles, John, Sherman and Sheldon. Family and friends will be received at the SCOTT FUNERAL HOME "Brampton Chapel," 289 Main St. N., Brampton (905-451-1100) on Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Credit Valley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Raymond R. Allard
Oct. 1, 1944 ~ Aug. 22, 2007
On Aug. 22, 2007 at the Grace Hospice Raymond passed away peacefully in his sleep with his little girl and older sister by his side.
Ray was predeceased by his father Denis Allard, mother Solange Menard-Allard Williams.
Raymond will be deeply missed by his lady friend Jane W, his children Rebecca (Percy), Raymona (Allard), Roger (Bernadin), 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild as well as 8 sisters, 3 brothers, also a large extended family and friends.
His home was at the Villa Cabrini for the last 14 years, where he met a lot of great friends. Ray has travelled many places; enjoyed life as it came. As some of us know, Ray had been President at the Villa Cabrini, Security, as well as volunteered some great times with the residents.
Ray enjoyed singing in choir and sharing his music with others. Also we all know he loved his Roy Orbison (sang, listen or imitate) classical/jazz which we can remember and hold with us.
Daddy we will love you forever and always, you’re strength, humour and love.
Special thanks to the staff at Grace Hospice for their care and kindness during his short stay.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ray’s life 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Our Lady of Victory Church Hall, 254 Arnold Ave., Wpg, MB.
Arrangements entrusted to:
GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME
455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD.
George Clifford Nicklin
January 10, 1927 - August 29, 2007
On Wednesday, August 29, 2007, George passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.
He leaves behind is loving wife Rose of 58 years, his son Roger (wife Lila), daughter Melody Adams (husband Murray), two granddaughters Shannon and Jennifer.
He also has only one brother James Nicklin, sister-in-law, Dorothy of Neapeau, Ontario; three nieces Ainsley Jennings, Eleanor Graziane (Pedro) Saint-Laurent P.Q., Linda Kelly (Gordon), Neapeau, Ontario.
Five nephews, Jim Jr. and wife Tina Neapeau, Ontario, Rob Jennings, Kennie Jennings, Jim Jennings, Brian Jennings, all of Winnipeg.
Also his brothers-in-law Bill Jennings, Wife Alma, Ron Jennings wife Bev, Tom Jennings wife Fern of Winnipeg.
George was predeceased by his mother-in-law Lucy Jennings on December 25, 2005.
George worked for Gulf Oil for 42 years retiring at the young age of 58. Dad loved his lawn and working on little jobs around the house.
He loved doing puzzles with mom in the Free Press, playing dominoes for hours with Roger, Lila and Mom always wanting to win.
We will surely miss you Dad, Rest in Peace.
The Nicklin family would like to thank the doctors that looked after dad, Dr. Nason, Dr. Sathya Cancer Care Manitoba, Dr. J. Weins, Dr. F. Bovell and assistant, and all the nurses that showed great passion and T.L.C. to Dad.
His special nurse Jenna at the Grace Hospital and Health Sciences Centre.
We all truly appreciated the care given to Dad. Thanks- again.
At Dad’s request a private family service will be held.
Remembrances may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, ON1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Wpg., MB, R3E 0V9.
Mr. Andrew Greschner
July 29, 1931 - September 1, 2007
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that peacefully, with dignity and surrounded by family, Dad passed away on September 1, 2007
Dad was born in Winnipeg on July 29, 1931, to Joseph and Elizabeth Greschner.
Andy was raised and went to school in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas area.
During the 40’s, Dad left school and went to work to help out the family.
He held various jobs, but the one he was most proud of was working as a Switchman at CPR’s Winnipeg Yard.
While at CPR, Dad was actively involved with the UTU, holding various positions on the executive.
There was nothing he enjoyed more than having a Superintendent woken up in the middle of the night.
In 1954, Andy married the love of his life, Norma Bolton. Together, they made a home and a life in East Kildonan.
Andy is predeceased by his wife Norma, his parents, his brothers-in-law Joe Lenard, Don Jeffrey, sister-in-law Patricia Beckett, and brother-in-law J.H. Peter Bolton.
He is survived by his loving daughter Joanne and son-in-law Guy McMahon, grandson Derek, his sisters Margaret Lenard, Betty Jeffrey, brother Robert and his wife Karen, brother-in-law Bob Beckett, sister-in-law Joan Pilkington and several nieces and nephews.
Andy was very active within the community and with community service.
He was actively involved with the Lions Club, the Lions Foundation and Lions Eyebank.
He was also the recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow from Lions International.
He also was involved with the seniors’ slow-pitch league at Morse Place Community Club.
He was never known to miss a Spud, Bud and Steak or a meat draw at the 215 Legion.
Trust us, you needed to book an appointment to see the man.
One of Andy’s passions was travel. There were many family vacations by train, car, or air.
Most recently, Andy was looking forward to going to Vancouver to visit his brother Robert and his family.
We would like to send a special Thank You to the doctors and nurses of the CICU and MICU at St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion at this difficult time. Also, Thank You to Wayne and Valerie for their love, support and care.
In keeping with Dad’s activity within the community, flowers are gratefully declined.
Please make a donation to the Winnipeg Humane Society, Lions Eyebank or a charity of your choice.
A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street, West Saint Paul, MB R4A 2A8
