ARCHIBALD BROWNSON

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ARCHIBALD BROWNSON Peacefully on May 2, 2006 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Archie passed away at the age of 88 years. He was predeceased by his parents; first wife Margaret (1947); second wife Lilianne (2002); son Ron (1999) and daughter Irene Trickett (2001). Archie is survived by his son Wayne; daughters, Pat (Kevin) McKenna, Faye Hodge (Harold), Dorothy (Niz) Hoosain and Darcie (Brian) Franchuk; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Archie was born in Winnipeg, raised and lived in Middlechurch where he raised his family with Lil. He was employed at CN for 35 years as a Carman and had many business endeavours with his wife Lil. They operated a Rocco Gas Bar, A L Trucking, Tempo Gas Bar and The Bubble Bath Car Wash. He was a great mechanic and Jack of all trades. He worked hard and never shied away from a challenge. The family would like to thank the staff on units 4 5, 5th floor at Seven Oaks and Dr. Finnlayson for his care and compassion. A private family funeral was held May 6, 2006 as per dad's request.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2006