ALLEN DAVID WEEDMARK

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ALLEN DAVID WEEDMARK It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, brother in- law, uncle and great-uncle on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at the Morris General Hospital at 52 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne Wolanski; brothers Garnet (Adele), William, Donald, Frank (Adeline), Richard (Diana); sisters Rosemary (Bill) Wnuk, Bernice McKnight (Reg Amy), Cynthia (Leonard) Jamieson; sister-in-law Eleanor Weedmark, eight nieces; ten nephews and their families and lone surviving Aunt Myrtle Schwabe. Allen is also survived by Joanne's brother Stan; sister Julie (Paul) Monastyrski and two nieces; one nephew and their families. He is predeceased by his father Fredrick Sr.,; mother Marjorie; brothers Raymond and Fredrick Jr. Allen was born January 26, 1954 at Morris Hospital, received his schooling in Dominion City and Emerson. He lived in Dominion City all his life being an avid curler, played hockey and baseball. He was also an avid hunter going big game hunting with his friends at Schmidtville . He also enjoyed camping and fishing and along with Joanne spent the last three summers at Buffalo Point where many new friends were made. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years, resigning in 2003. He was also an active member of the Roseau Valley Legion Branch #160, Franklin Craft Club and Franklin and Area Wildlife Association. He was employed by Agricore from 1973 to 2001 when his health deteriorated to the point where he could no longer work. In January 2004, Allan had a liver transplant in London, Ontario, thanks to a very special donor. His health improved to a point where he enjoyed a much better quality of life until his latest illness in September. A celebration of Allen's life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dominion City United Church, located at 2 Centennial Drive, Dominion City, Manitoba with Reverend Bev Ward presiding. Private family interment will follow the service at the Dominion City Cemetery. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of the medical staff at University Hospital, London, ON, Dr. Renner and Nurses Vickie and Elyse along with all the other staff at Health Sciences Centre and the medical and nursing staff at Morris General Hospital. Also we would like to thank the home care workers that assisted Allen when he was at home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the RM of Franklin for the Dominion City Community Hall or the Dominion City United Church Memorial Fund or Roseau Valley Legion Branch #160. We encourage people to sign their organ donor cards to pass on your gift of life. Neil Bardal Inc. 949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 14, 2006