ALEX BERESFORD

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ALEX BERESFORD Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, Alex passed away at the Stonewall and District Health Centre at the age of 91. Alex was born in Scotland on October 30, 1915. He moved with his family to Margaret, Manitoba, in 1916, where they farmed. Alex served in the RCAF medical unit from 1941 to 1945 and was stationed in various locations across Canada. He married his wife Lyla on June 6, 1942. He and Lyla moved to Austin in January 1947, where Alex managed the Pool Elevator in Austin for 33 years. Alex was actively involved in the community. He was a founding member of the Austin Credit Union and was active in the United Church and Masonic Lodge. Alex loved sports and excelled at baseball and curling. He was the draw-master for local bonspiels and was a chief organizer of the annual July 1st ball tournament. After his career with Manitoba Pool, he and Lyla moved to Brandon in July 1980, where they spent a very happy retirement. Alex was a kind and gentle man, who was always quick to smile and lend a hand. He was a very proud grandpa and great-grandpa. He took great pleasure in all his grandchildren's activities and accomplishments. He loved family events and never forgot a birthday or special event in their lives. Alex moved to Rosewood Lodge Personal Care Home in Stonewall in December 2005 to be closer to family. Alex is survived by his son, Kevin (Arlene) and grandchildren, Ryan (Lyndsy), Jeff and Melanie and great-granddaughter Chloe, as well as his sister Mary Way. Alex was predeceased by his wife, Lyla, of 59 years, in 2001. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood Lodge and Stonewall and District Health Centre for their kind and compassionate care. It is greatly appreciated. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate Alex's life will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, Brandon, MB on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood of Central United Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it was Alex's request that donations be made to the Southwest District Palliative Care, Box 1282, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon, (204) 727-0694.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 15, 2007