DAVID WILLIAMSON MILNE

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DAVID WILLIAMSON MILNE January 30, 1927 - October 30, 2005 After a valiant struggle with three operations and four infections, David passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on October 30, 2005, in his 79th year. David was the beloved husband of Catherine Beatrice Milne and son of the late David and Agnes Milne of Winnipeg; loving father of Catherine Nancy Milne (John Gibson) of Foxboro, and Jacqueline Heather Milne (Paul Webber) of Belleville, ON. Loved by his grandchildren Catherine Julia, Alexandrea and Nicholas Milne-Gibson. Dear brother of Susan Kellsey (Joe) and the late Bill (Ruby) Milne. Brother-in-law of Lois Chamberlain (Ron) and John Vincent. Predeceased by sisters Anne MacGeaghan (Fern), Helen Gibson (William) and Brother-in-law Ron Vincent, all of Winnipeg. Fondly remembered by nieces Cathie Robbins, Helen Gibson, Donna Despins (Les), Nancy Flook (Tim), Sandra Robertson (Jack), Jennifer Ryan (Doug), Margaret Dyck (Jacques), Charlene Van den Akker (Charles), Christine Borowski (Merle), and nephew David Gibson, and by his many great nieces and nephews. David was born in St. Boniface, MB on January 30, 1927. He graduated from Lord Selkirk High School in 1945. At 17, he attained his private pilots license. He worked with the Canadian Pacific Railway for ten years. In 1954 he received his commission as a pilot in the RCAF. In the same year, he married Catherine Vincent and had two daughters Catherine and Jacqueline in 1959 and 1961. Upon retiring as a Captain from the Canadian Forces in 1972, he became Deputy Sheriff and subsequently Acting Sheriff of Hastings County in Ontario, until his second retirement in 1990. David was a member of Acacia Lodge No. 111, A.F. A.M. of Winnipeg, MB for over 50 years. Also a member of 415 Wing Air Force Association of Canada and a member and an associate member of the Canadian Forces Officers Mess for 51 years where he greatly enjoyed the camaraderie. His family, especially his grand children, and his many friends, filled his life. In 2005, Dave and Catherine celebrated over 50 years of marriage with family and friends. A Celebration of his life was held on November 19, 2005, at the Victoria Avenue Baptist Church in Belleville, ON. Officiating United Church Ministers were Reverend Barry Pogue of Oshawa and Reverends Michael and Zenovia Skibinski of Toronto, friends of Dave and Catherine for over 60 years. Soloist was Agnes Isenor. The Air Force Tribute was given by Padre Stan Whitehouse of 415 Wing AFAC and the Last Post and Reveille were part of the Service. A memoriam was given by his two granddaughters Catherine Julia and Alexandrea. Long-time friend Martin Hutch Caulfield read letters sent by nieces Donna Despins and Helen Gibson of Winnipeg and Capt. (R) Bill Parrack of Portage la Prairie, MB, and Dorothy Blackert of Hamilton, ON. Family and friends gathered to share memories of David at the home of Catherine and John. A special thanks to all who called and so generously made a contribution in memory of David. So sadly missed and deeply loved by his wife and family.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2006