ALFRED (FRED) WILLIAM TRIMBLE

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ALFRED (FRED) WILLIAM TRIMBLE On September 22, 2005, Fred Trimble passed away after a lengthy, brave battle with the complications of late stage Parkinson's disease at the Deer Lodge Centre. Predeceased by his father William Herbert (1970) and mother Amelia (nee Millie Griffiths) Trimble (1987); and his beloved wife Jean (nee Mildred Jean Adair, 2001). Survived by his daughter Carole; and his brother James H. (Jim) of Regina, SK; and sister-in-law Mervine; nephews, Pat, Rob and Grant; and many cousins. Fred was born on August 24, 1922 at St. Boniface Hospital. (His mother and her sisters called their first born son after their beloved brother Alfred E. Griffiths who was killed in action overseas during the First World War). Fred grew up and attended school in Norwood (St. Boniface). Fred attended St. Philip's, St. Mark's and St. George's Anglican Church. His Anglican faith sustained him through many life crises. He embarked into the real working world with the Hudson's Bay Company in the Advertising department prior to the Second World War. Trained his future wife's best friend to take his job while he was at War. His wife Jean Adair also worked at the Hudson's Bay at the time. Their paths were to cross several times before they went on their first official date after the War. Just as his Dad and Uncles before him, he joined up, served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Bomber Command, ranks in Canada and Overseas from 1942 to 1945 and retired with the rank of Flying Officer. Fred did not speak much of his War experiences, however, he enjoyed the camaraderie of the War Pilots and Observers' Association. On May 2, 1949, after a lengthy engagement, he married Mildred Jean Adair. In May 2001, they celebrated 52 years of marriage. Fred enrolled in Architecture at the University of Manitoba following the War. He graduated with the class of 1950. Upon graduation, he was immediately employed with Moody and Moore 1950 - 1964 and the Civic Properties Department, City of Winnipeg 1964 - 1987. He was well respected by his peers for many of his ideas, concepts and input in many city buildings. Following retirement he was able to enjoy getting together with friends, his garden, classical music, grand opera, calligraphy and long drives around town keeping an eye on new developments. The family enjoyed many great trips together coast-to-coast, to the USA and overseas. After the final, lengthy illness and death of his wife Jean in 2001, he was lovingly cared for by his daughter with the wonderful care and assistance of Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's Home Care Program, St. Boniface General Hospital, Department of Veterans Affairs and Deer Lodge Centre. Special thanks to all the caregivers (too numerous to list), family and new and long-time friends who helped us through the many crises over the last few years. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. in St. George's Anglican Church (Crescentwood), Wilton at Grosvenor. A family only graveside burial in Brookside Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. THOMSON IN THE PARK Funeral Home and Cemetery 1291 McGillivray Blvd. - 925-1120 (between Pembina and Waverley)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2005