LLOYD WESTLEY CUMMER

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LLOYD WESTLEY CUMMER Lloyd passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, in the Grace General Hospital, at the age of 83 years. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Edna; daughters, Cheryl Fedorchuk (Alex), Brenda Soares (Larry Melnyk) and Donna Hulse (Rick); sons, Randy Cummer (Pam) and Jeff Cummer (Janet); 12 grandchildren, Marlo Lytle, Curtis Fedorchuk (Laura), Chad Ingram (Kristy Peterson), Candace Ingram, Leanne Mihalicz (Kevin), Carrie Brown (Scott), Jared, Teigan, Jordan, Travis Cummer, Jennifer and Katelyn Cummer; 6 great-grandchildren, Emma, Alexis and Tara Lytle, Skyler and Bree Mihalicz, and Braidon Ingram. He is also survived by three brothers, Bert Cummer (Velma), Evert Cummer (Jenny) and Edgar Cummer (Cathy); two sisters, Elsie Cummer and Chloe Norman (Brian Juer); and sister-in-law Edith Cummer. Lloyd was predeceased by his sister Viola Corden; and brothers, Arley Cummer and Wilfred Cummer. On May 21, 1922, Lloyd was born to Amos and Ida Cummer. He enlisted in the army at the age of 19 and served overseas for four years with the Royal Canadian Artillery 12th Field Regiment. Lloyd's Regiment landed at Juno Beach on D-Day early in the morning of June 6, 1944. In 1947, he met and married Edna Wiebe and they began their life at Notre Dame de Lourdes. They farmed there for 19 years and then moved to Winnipeg where he upgraded his education and became a Millwright. After several years of employment with Johnson Bros. Manufacturing, Lloyd started his own business, C B Welding and the Cummer Woodburning Stove was patented and manufactured. Dad/Grandpa was always there for his family. He enjoyed many things throughout his life, including camping, fishing and bowling with family and friends. Lloyd loved watching his favourite sports, baseball and hockey. Dad and Mom travelled extensively, including several trips to Europe and the U.S. They attended the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland and the unveiling of the Canadian War Memorial at Juno Beach. Lloyd's funeral service will be held on Monday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. in Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd. at Dieppe Road with Rev. Michael Wilson officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Kevin Mihalicz, Scott Brown, Curtis Fedorchuk, Chad Ingram, Jared Cummer and Jordan Cummer. Special thanks from our family to the Doctors and Staff at the Grace General Hospital and to Dr. Harris and Staff at the Grace Cancer Care Clinic and for all the support from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lloyd's memory may be made to The Salvation Army, Divisional Headquarters, 500-55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1L8. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2005