LISTON BURNS MCILHAGGA

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LISTON BURNS MCILHAGGA (Captain RCNVR Retired) Peacefully at the North York Seniors Health Centre on January 20, 2006, in his 88th year. Distinguished career with the Royal Navy commanding a flotilla of MTB's in the English Channel and Indian Ocean during the Second World War. Wounded in action and mentioned in dispatch. Captain HMCS Chippawa (Winnipeg) for nine years. President of the Naval Officer's association. Long and distinguished career in the CBC starting as a broadcaster covering the Royal tours, tall ships and other special events. He was responsible for many innovations in the early days of the CBC. Retired as head of International Relations. Predeceased by his wife Ruth. Loving father of Brian and Alastair. Uncle to Liston (Carole) McIlhagga, Elisabeth (deceased) (John) Spencer and Sean McIlhagga. Great uncle to David, Cariad and Paul and great-great uncle to Nathan. Dear friend to Margaret, Debbie and Thomas MacDowell. At his request, no formal funeral service will take place. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Heart Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre, 416-441-1580. Please visit www.etouch.ca for further information.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 23, 2006