JOHN IRWIN FARRELL

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JOHN IRWIN FARRELL John Irwin Farrell, born February 9, 1915 in Dauphin, MB, died peacefully on June 27, 2004 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 89. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Edna; son David and his wife Anne-Marie and their children, Ariane, Jennifer and Alexandre; and daughter Linda. Irwin served in the Canadian Navy in the Second World War (H.M.C.S. Medicine Hat) and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142 and the Vancouver Naval Veterans Association. He had an enjoyable career as a long term Quaker Oats sales representative. He was also a longtime member of United Commercial Travelers and North West Commercial Travelers . He was extremely active in sports in Dauphin and Winnipeg, having played third base for the Senior League Bryces Bakery team in the 1930s. In Vancouver, he was a dedicated umpire in minor league baseball, primarily at Chaldecott Park. He was a past president of the Dunbar Heights Lawn Bowling Association. Irwin was active in Harrow United Church (Winnipeg), Dunbar Heights United and Kerrisdale Presbyterian in Vancouver. The family wishes to thank Dr. Farah and the staff on 12B (Chest Centre) at VGH for their care and support, and also the management and staff at Windermere Care Centre for their loving care these past three years. Flowers are gratefully declined. Irwin requested that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Cremation by request. Memorial service will be held at a later date.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 02, 2004