NELSON HEPBURN

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NELSON HEPBURN It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Nelson Hepburn on July 23, 2006, resident of Winnipeg, beloved husband of Katherine. Nelson was born on July 26, 1921. Nelson served in the Royal Air Force, Second World War 1939-1945. On release from the forces, he went to work at Western SNT Bus Company in Scotland, until he immigrated to Canada in 1967. Following his immigration, he worked for the City of Winnipeg as a bus driver until he retired in 1986. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Imperial Vets Branch 84. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret and father James, sister Sadie, and brothers Douglas and Gilbert all of Scotland. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Katherine of Winnipeg; Jimmy and Jean of Scotland; mother-in-law Bertha Muller; sisters-in-law, Anne, Marlene Smith (Ron), Dalphine Domenco (Ricky) and nieces and nephews of Scotland; three step-children, Ron Weston (Cheryl), Sharron Zarazun (Danny), Wendy Weston; and nine step-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his wife, friends and puppy Coco. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 2, at 1:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home. Donations can be made to Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or Manitoba Lung Association. We wish to thank all the staff and doctors of the St. Boniface Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 8th floor. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 01, 2006