JOHN LESLIE GEMMEL, DFC

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JOHN LESLIE GEMMEL, DFC 1920 - 2006 John Leslie Gemmel, beloved husband of Diana Gemmel of Calgary passed away on Monday, February 20, 2006 at the age of 85 years. John was born in Selkirk, MB on July 28, 1920. He attended schools in Selkirk, Lakefield College and graduated from Kelvin High, Winnipeg in 1938. He served with the RCAF during the Second World War as an observer navigator, both in Europe and the Far East. He completed two tours of operations. John was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war he articled with Miller MacDonald in Winnipeg, receiving his Chartered Accountants degree in 1952. He worked in the oil industry in Calgary from 1952 to 1956, then from 1969 to 1985. He worked in Vancouver from 1956 to 1969, retiring from Wintershall Canada in 1985. He was a member of the Glencoe Club, Aircrew Association and Riverview United Church. John is survived by Diana, his loving wife of 53 years; son John and daughter-in-law Kim; daughter Elizabeth; grandson Sean; sisters, Margaret Gemmel and Mary Downie. He was predeceased by his parents Francis and Margaret Gemmel; three brothers, Bill, Frank and Harry; and two sisters, Meran and Elsie. Funeral services will be held at Living Spirit United Church (900 - 47 Avenue. S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Churchill, officiating. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 - 14th St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of John Gemmel, tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DR. S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2L5. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2006