EARL FREDERICK WILKINSON

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EARL FREDERICK WILKINSON It is with sorrowful hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on Monday, November 20, 2006 at the age of 79. Earl will be greatly missed and forever loved by his wife Dorothy; his daughter June Bennett (Ross); his son Doug (Debbie); grandchildren, Fawn and Trent (Samantha); great-grandchild Leland. Earl is also survived by his sister Ruth and brother Al and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Roy. Earl was born on March 18, 1927 in St. Thomas, ON and was raised in Windsor, ON. He served in the Navy as an A.B. from 1944 to 1946. He then went on to work for C.P.R. and Hiram Walkers in Ontario. In 1958 he married Dorothy, the love of his life and together they moved to Winnipeg in 1963 to be close to family. Earl worked for Sovereign Life and then spent 15 years with the Winnipeg Tribune until its closure. He was self employed with his own company, Key Enterprises until his retirement. Earl was a kind, gentle and patient man who was loved by many and will be forever missed. Earl's family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Paunovic and his staff in the I.C.U. at Grace Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 61 Picardy Pl., with Rev. Jack Duckworth officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2006