NORMAN MCCOWAN

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NORMAN MCCOWAN Peacefully, on August 14, 2006, Norman Lloyd George McCowan passed away after a brief illness. Norman leaves to mourn his passing, his two sons, Rudi (Janet) and Robert (Laurie); his beloved grandchildren, James, Angus, Peter, Alexander and Kristen McCowan; and brother-in-law Marcel Van de Casteele (Gaby). He was predeceased by his muched loved wife, Lucienne in 1995 and sister Jean in 1994. Lucienne and Norman were married in Belgium. She returned to Canada with him as a war bride. They enjoyed their family, friends, good restaurants, legion activities and the opera together. Norman was an active, honourary life member of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, serving during the Second World War from 1939 to 1946. He was part of the campaign in Italy and was stationed in Belgium and England. He was Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion, St. Vital Branch No. 16, and attended events there until his illness. Norman enjoyed travelling and attended several memorial wartime functions in Europe as well as visiting family members and friends still in Europe. He had just returned from a trip to Kingston, ON in June for a P.P.C.L.I. Association reunion before his illness. Norman worked for many years with the Federal Department of Agriculture as an Inspector. Cremation has taken place. In accordance with Norm's wishes, there will be no service. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2006