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MARTIN GLENN OLAFSON
Date of Passing: Apr 18, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARTIN GLENN OLAFSON Fighting death all the way Martin died April 18, 2012 from non smokers lung cancer. He left behind his wife of 14 years, Jeanette, his mother, two sisters and two brothers, plus many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and assorted in-laws. Martin also left his daughters, from the international student organization World Heritage, Anne (Germany), Wan (Thailand), Sai, (Thailand), Justine (France) and Tamara (Switzerland) and another foreign student Trahn (Germany), also his friends from the street. Martin also leaves to mourn many friends, including from his work and his volunteering activities. Please come and celebrate Martin's life on Thursday, April 26, 2012 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway (at Furby). A special thank you to Requal, Dino and Caraleigh. Thank you to Doctor Shelia Domke and Doctor Andrew M. of CancerCare and Thank you to Edith Nwaerondu. At Martin's request donations can be made to Craig Street Cats, 487 Craig Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 3C2 or D'Arcy's Arc, 730B Century Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3H 0M1. No flowers please. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 24, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My sincere condolences to Jeanette and the rest of Martin's family. He was a kind soul, and will be truly missed. - Posted by: Lynne Scott () on: Apr 25, 2012
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My sympathies to Jeanette and Martin's family on your loss. Greg & Colleen Catt - Posted by: Greg Catt (cousin) on: Apr 24, 2012
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Gone far too soon. His acts of kindness and thoughtfulness to animals will always be remembered. To the family and loved ones we extend our sincere heartfelt sympathy. Comfort is not easy to find at a time such as this and we fully recognize that fact. Gordon & Charlotte Kerluke - Posted by: Charlotte & Gordon Kerluke (Uncle) on: Apr 24, 2012
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Martin you truly were missed at our gathering this weekend. Jeanette, I'm glad he is now free from the pain and stitching up heavenly quilts with the Angels! HUGS!!! - Posted by: Rose Anne Burdeny (friend from Aurora Quilters) on: Apr 24, 2012
