CYRIL OLIVER CARON

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CYRIL OLIVER CARON December 28, 1934 - November 22, 2005 On November 22, Cyril passed away at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Cyril leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his loving wife Elizabeth, daughter Kathy, grandchildren Nancy, Tony and Jordan, nephew Joe (Bev) Jozic, brother Ray (Pauline) Caron, sister Rosemarie (Jack) Shaw, sister Anita O'Donnell, sister-in-law Kay (Joe) Jozic, brother-in-law Tony Zimmerman, sister-in-law Erika Wattis, sister-in-law Rosa (Rolly) Prairie, as well as many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Cyril was predeceased by his father George Oscar Caron in 1943, mother, Mary Mannell in 1999, mother-in-law Anna Zimmerman in 1998, brother-in-law Harvey O'Donnell in 1998, and sister-in-law Helen Zimmerman in 2004. Born in Winnipeg on December 28, 1934, Cyril joined the Canadian Military in 1953 and served in Korea until 1956. He married Betty in 1957. Cyril worked for CP Express and Transport for 33 years as a diesel mechanic until his retirement. Cyril always loved life, laughter and outdoor activities. In his later years he was involved in lawn bowling where he served as the Vice-President of the Tuxedo Lawn Bowling Association. He also participated in bowling, curling and golf. Cyril was very much a family man and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his family. He will be sadly missed. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the care and compassion shown by Dr. Arthur Blank, Dr. Jeyakumar, Dr. Maxwell, the Oncology and nursing staff at Victoria Hospital. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Horvath, Christine Hedges and Elvira Planincic for all their support. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cyril's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. Fifty years from now it will not matter what kind of car you drove, what kind of house you lived in, how much you had in your bank account nor what your clothes looked like, but the world may be a little better because you were important in the life of a child . - Anonymous 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 Nov 24, 2005