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ALBERT ERNEST OLUND
Date of Passing: Nov 25, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT ERNEST OLUND February 14, 1940 November 24, 2012 It is with heavy hearts, but with lots of memories of laughter and good times, that the family of Albert informs all our friends of his peaceful passing at Tuxedo Villa, with his family by his side, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Left to celebrate his life is Joan, his wife of 47 years, children Glenn and Lisa (Ken Hanley), granddaughter Jill, and step-granddaughters Courtney and Caitlin Hanley. Supporting Joan are sister Margaret Talintyre, as well as Deb and Dave Scott and family, Jeff and Nicole Fox and family, Mark Talintyre, Nigel and Marieta Talintyre, and the amazing friends who have been by Joan's side since Albert's diagnosis. Albert was predeceased by his parents Everett and Jessie Olund, in-laws Edward and Hannah Wanless, sister and brother-in-law Arthur and Cathey Fox, brother-in-law Terry Talintyre, and son-in-law Kyle Grabowksi. Alberta was born and raised on the family farm in Starbuck, MB, in 1940. Upon meeting, and then a short time later marrying, Joan, they settled at the farm and began their life as a farming couple. Along the way, Albert, Joan and their farm menagerie expanded to include cows, chickens, horses, geese and any other animal that wandered into the yard. After 33 years, Albert and Joan retired from farming, and found their way to their next adventure, trading Starbuck and the tractor for ice cream and Clear Lake National Park, to run Cones n' Things for the next 11 years. Trading one summer profession for another allowed Albert and Joan to focus on their favourite winter activity: going to Texas! Albert was very involved in his community, representing Starbuck as a Councilor in the RM of McDonald for 13 years, and sitting on the Boards of the Starbuck Credit Union, and Starbuck Recreation. One of his proudest accomplishments was seeing the current Starbuck Rink and the ongoing success it has seen since it was built in 1970s. Albert's family will be eternally grateful to staff and families at Tuxedo Villa for their exceptional and compassionate care of Albert, as well as the support and kindness they have shown Joan during Albert's time there. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. A service celebrating Albert's life will be held Wednesday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Reception Centre located at 4000 Portage Ave. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 27, 2012
ALBERT ERNEST OLUND Albert Ernest Olund of Oak Bluff, MB, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away quietly in the early hours of Sunday, November 25, 2012, with his family at his side. Funeral arrangement details to follow in Tuesday's paper.
Publish Date: Nov 26, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2012
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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Joan ---we are so sorry to hear about your sad loss. It is wonderful that you had so many happy years together, and that those lasting memories will sustain you at this unhappy time. We send you our love, and are thinking about you. - Posted by: Pat and David Loker (Friend) on: Nov 28, 2012
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Dear Joan & Family - I was very saddened to hear of Albert's passing. He was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Pat Bell (Friend) on: Nov 28, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joan, Glenn, Lisa, Jill and family. - Posted by: Derek & Erin Erb (Friend) on: Nov 28, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joan, Glenn and Lisa. Albert was a wonderful friend and will be missed dearly. His soft-spoken will always be in our hearts, Joan, we will always be there for you. - Posted by: Richard and Connie Scerbo (friends) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Joan, Lisa, Glenn, and all the extended family, I never got to know Albert as well as the Davisons, but from the little time I spent with him, I always remember a down to earth man with a great sense of humour. He was so full of life to be taken by this terrible disease, when he should have had so many years left. May your many warm memories, and friends and family help you through your time of grief. - Posted by: Glen Martin (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Many happy memories Joan, thinking of you all at this time. Hugs to you all. - Posted by: Robert & Barbara Davison (Friends) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Wilf and I send you and your family our greatest sympathy. One of the best things we did was to introduce Albert to you. What a very great couple. Thinking of you at this sad time. Ev and Wilf - Posted by: Wilf and Evelyn Stange (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Joan I'm so sorry to hear about Albert passing. Remember all the good memories you both shared. You and your family will be in my prayers. Please come visit the home don't be a stanger. You both will be missed dearly. Lots of hugs for you. - Posted by: Meghan (Friends) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Our sincere sympathy to you Joan, Glenn, Lisa and family. Helga, Janine, Gisela and family - Posted by: Helga, Guenther, West Vancouver B.C. (friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Condolences to the family. We are here to support you Joan, and to help as we can. May you have many warm memories to carry you through these times. From your friends in Library Media Services, Winnipeg School Division. - Posted by: Gerald R. Brown (Work Colleague, Winnipeg School Division) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Our sincere sympathy to you Joan, Glenn & Lisa and family. We have been thinking and talking about all the good times we have shared with you & Albert over the years. There are so many good, fun memories. Our love to all of you! - Posted by: Jim & Janice Shirtliffe (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Our sincere sympathy Joan and to your family. - Posted by: Pat & Frank Thomaschewski (friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Albert was a dear friend and neighbor, he will always be remembered as a loving, caring and hard working man whom was always there to lend a helping hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Doug & Marilyn Erb (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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My deepest sympathy Joan for you and all your family. Albert was a wonderful man and will be truly missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doreen Buss - Posted by: Doreen Buss (friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief and loss. Albert was such a kind and gentle soul. We have heard so many wonderful things about him through your personal friends who have been so wonderful through these trying times and will be there to be by your side along with your family. We are away at this time, but our thoughts are with you - Posted by: Curt and Anita Wold (acquaintance) on: Nov 26, 2012