JOHN B. ELLIS

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JOHN B. ELLIS Peacefully on September 22, 2005 in his 88th year. Jack will be greatly missed by his wife Barbara, children, John (Nancy), Ruth (Bruce) McClocklin, Susan (Brian) Brown, Hugh (Danielle); grandchildren, Lori, Brian, Pat, Jayson, Doug, Michael, Nick, William, Nelson and Noel; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Dalan, Hudson, and Christian, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Ernie and Essie and his sister Olive (Morris) and brother Don. Jack was born October 19, 1916 in North End Winnipeg. He spent a brief time in Ireland and Argyle, MB while going to school and retained a lifelong attachment to both places. Jack enjoyed carpentry, gardening, playing and coaching hockey. Many happy hours were spent flooding the ice and managing the playground A hockey champions at Crescentwood Community Centre. He worked at Winnipeg Transit for 25 years, volunteered at Harrow United Church, and was never too busy to help a neighbour or friend. He inspired us all with the integrity and dignity that defined his life. Above all, he was a devoted family man and a faithful husband to Barbara for 63 years. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff on the 6th floor South at St. Boniface Hospital, especially Lorrie, Annie, David and Dr. Davey. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 28 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. also at Chapel Lawn with interment and reception to follow. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 26, 2005