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Marion Bannister
January 29, 2003
MARION MARGARET "PEGGY" BANNISTER (nee PRINGLE) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Bannister of Brandon, MB on January 27, 2003. Peggy was born on July 29, 1911 in India, in the foothills of the Himalayas and successively moved to Egypt, Scotland and eventually Canada at the age of 12. In Canada, she first lived in Alberta and then her parents homesteaded in the Peeceville area of Saskatchewan. She was married there to Clifford Bannister and moved to Brandon. Peggy was very involved with family and loved her garden and plants, particularly her flowers. She is survived by her brother Norman Pringle of Winnipeg; son Ronald Bannister and his wife Dianna Marie of Winnipeg; grandson Mark James Bannister, his wife Trina and their children, Luke Thomassen and Gillian Stephanie of Winnipeg; granddaughter Donna Lynne Raynor, her husband Derek Ashley and their children, Dante Ashley Tahj and Dayah Dianna Donna of Winnipeg; as well as by many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford; and brothers, Joe Pringle and Allan Pringle. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. at Brockie Donovan Funeral Chapel, 332 - 8th Street, Brandon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy's name to the charity of your choice.
George Bird
January 29, 2003
GEORGE HENRY BIRD George Henry Bird passed away on Friday, January 24, 2003 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Winnipeg. George is survived by his much loved wife Ethel, his brother Jim Bird, his sister-in-law Evelyn Lindquist and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his sisters, Winnifred Bird, Constance Bernhard and Jean Duncan. George was born July 14, 1918 in Winnipeg and spent his early life in Elmwood. He served his country with distinction in World War 2. A member of the Third Division Corp Signals, he participated in the D-Day invasion for which he was awarded the Military Medal. Following his return to Winnipeg George began his career in the transportation industry, ultimately working for many years with Kingsway Transport until retirement. He was a member of Acacia Lodge, AFAM, GRM; Scottish Rite of Freemasonary; and Khartum Shrine Temple. George was a lifelong supporter of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, an ardent sports fan and an avid golfer. He spent many enjoyable summers at Matlock where he and Ethel made and enjoyed many friends. Special thanks to Dr. Meyrowitz and the staff at Seven Oaks Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends wish, they may make a donation to a charity of their choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200
Ann Boxall
January 29, 2003
ANN DUNFIELD BOXALL (nee HUTTON) Ann Boxall of Manitou, MB, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2003 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 77 years. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 30 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Manitou, MB. Interment to follow in the Waverley Memorial Gardens, 1501 Waverley St., Winnipeg, MB, at 3:30 p.m. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860
Elizabeth Bullee
January 29, 2003
ELIZABETH BULLEE Surrounded by family, Mom passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2003. Predeceased by her loving husband, Fred, in 1977, she is survived by her four children, Bill (Dorothy) Bullee of Saskatoon, SK, grandchildren, Erin and Jill; Jan (Gord) Wickware of Victoria, BC, grandson Randy (Sherrie), great-grandchildren, Tyler and Scott and granddaughter Carolyn (Stefan) Picucha; Barb (Ed) Labossiere of St. Adolphe, MB, grandchildren, Lisa (Richard) Iwabuchi, Paul, Kyra and Sara; Marilyn (Brian) Fraser of Winnipeg, MB grandchildren, Blair, Alison and Colin; and four sisters; Florence Douma-Bissett, Tienie Paulusma, Florrie Van Caeyzeele, and Ella Trick; and many nieces and nephews. Mom was born on January 8, 1914 in Balk, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1929. She married Fred in 1937 and lived in St. Norbert where they operated a market garden until 1974. Mom was a warm and loving person who greatly enjoyed both family and friends. She died as she lived her life, with great dignity. Special gratitude is extended to Mom's caregivers at Golden Door Geriatric Centre who treated her with compassion and respect throughout the last nine years of her life. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, January 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St. with Rev. Russell Wardell officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart And Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860
Elmer Coverdale
January 29, 2003
ELMER COVERDALE Peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2003, Elmer Coverdale passed away at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, at the age of 70 years. Born December 2, 1932, at Teulon, MB, he was raised in the Teulon area and farmed there most of his life. He is survived by his brothers, Allan (Betty) Coverdale, Harold (Nora) Coverdale; sister-in-law Mary Coverdale; and many nieces and nephews and their families. He will be sadly missed by his special neighbours, Doug and Debbie Coverdale. Elmer was predeceased by his parents George and Pearl Coverdale; brother Earle Coverdale; and sisters, May Larson and Louise Campbell. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Teulon. Interment will follow at the Windsor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Hunter Memorial Hospital, Teulon. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Teulon in care of arrangements.
Oswald Dalzell
January 29, 2003
OSWALD RIDDELL DALZELL On January 22, 2003 at the age of 85, our "Dere Ole Dad" left us to join the great love of his life, our mother Dot. Dad was born June 29, 1917 in Coatbridge, Scotland, where he lived until he immigrated to Montreal at the age of 10. Growing in Montreal instilled in Dad an everlasting "joie de vivie" which showed in his great love for family, friends, travel and a sense of adventure. Dad joined the RCAF in 1940, serving overseas during wartime with the 86th Squadron as wireless air gunner, with peacetime, he returned to Montreal to work at War Assets, where he met our mom. Then came an opportunity to move to Marathon, ON, where he and Mom were married in 1948. Dad began his career in recreation as director for the town. This was followed by a move to Terrace Bay, ON. After six years and two little girls, the journey continued. With a move to Toronto, Dad was the first Parks and Recreation Director and then Commissioner for Scarborough, ON where he stayed for the next nine years. The family then continued the adventure by moving to Morrisburg, ON, where Dad became General Manager for the St. Lawrence Seaway Parks Commission and owned his first convertible! How he loved to drive that car, top down, heater on! Dad then changed gears a bit, by taking a position in Ottawa with a landscape architect firm, just to be involved with Expo 67 in Montreal. It was a time to practice his French and renew his love for a great city! Then, in 1968, one more move to Winnipeg where he became Director of Operations for Manitoba Provincial Parks. He travelled the province extensively, east, west, north and south, particularly enjoying the festivals in The Pas and Flin Flon and bringing home pickerel cheeks for Mom, his #1 girl. Upon his retirement at 65, Dad found he wasn't finished yet, so became a consultant for the ARC authority in Winnipeg, which he continued until he really retired at the age of 70. During Dad's lifetime, he was also involved with Kiwanis, Wartime Pilots, the Manitoba Motor League and the Hockey Hall of Fame (Manitoba), all of which gave he and Mom opportunities to travel, entertain and make new friends all over the world, with a particular love for New Zealand. For the past four years, Dad was Mom's "caregiver extraordinaire". Nobody did it better, Dad! They shared a great life together and are united once again. Left to remember a great dad and grand-father, with joy for all he gave us, loving daughters, Ginny (Ted) and Maureen (James); along with grandchildren, Kristofer (Angela), Jordy, Mike (Andrea), Leah and Jenna. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made in support of Prostate Cancer Research, or to a charity of your choice. Please join us for a gathering of remembrance, Thursday, January 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wildewood Club, 761 North Dr., Winnipeg, MB. "Aren't we the lucky ones!" LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860
Leon Desilets
January 29, 2003
LEON DESILETS August 22, 1918 - January 27, 2003 Peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital with family at his side, he went to his eternal home. Leon was born in Elie and farmed until his retirement in 1976. In his youth, Leon enjoyed hockey, baseball and curling at a later age. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Army, Navy and Air Force. He was also a member of the Armed Forces in the last war. He is survived by four sisters, Cecile Leavenworth, Gilberte La Marre, Pauline Chabot and Stella Borrie; and by many nieces and nephews who will all miss the twinkle in his eyes and his wonderful sense of humour. He was predeceased by his parents, Donat and Pamela Desilets; two brothers, Emile and Marcel; and by two sisters, Fleurette Ayotte and Alice Desilets. Funeral mass will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Church in Elie, MB on Thursday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m., preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30 p.m., with Fr. Albert Lafreniere officiating. Cremation to follow, with interment in the parish cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blessed Sacrament Church or to a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to the homecare givers and staff at the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative for the excellent care given to him. Adam's Funeral Service of Elie, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326.
Richard Dixon
January 29, 2003
RICHARD DIXON Peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2003, Richard Dixon, aged 52, passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. He was predeceased by his brother Roy in July 1972. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon; son Michael Jurkoa (Christina); mother Merle; brother Ronald (Jesse); close friends, Don Erickson and Peter Galenda; in-laws, Marie and Al Young; as well as numerous other relatives. Richard worked as a conductor for the CPR for 32 years. His interests included cycling, jogging and he was an avid Gold Eyes fan. The family would like to thank the staff at the Health Sciences Centre GH4, for the care given to Richard. Should friends so desire, please make a donation in memory of Richard to a charity of your choice. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment and reception will follow. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
