GEORGE W. ILLSLEY

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GEORGE W. ILLSLEY April 18, 1928 - January 11, 2007 On January 11, 2007 George passed away at his home in St. Laurent, MB. He had been predeceased by his one true love , Joyce in 1993 and will be deeply missed by his brother Ronnie and six daughters, Georgette Ann (Ron), Roxanne, Marilyn, Bonnie (Stan), Sharon, Marjorie (Greg) and many grandchildren. Born in The Pas, MB, George joined the army at the age of 21. He trained as a paratrooper and served as a member of the Strathcona Horse Regiment, in Canada, Korea, and Japan. George was very proud to have served his country, was honourably discharged in 1953 and awarded the Korea Medal and the UN Service Medal. He often spoke about the upcoming reunion of his unit and was looking forward to that day. George was an electrician by trade and worked many years in the North. He spent many years in Churchill, and was manager of the hydro generating plant in Dawson City in the 1980's. Cremation has occurred and there will be a small private interment in the Spring. George was a man of honour and will be remembered for his unique sense of humour and willingness to help others. We miss him dearly. To his Ham Radio friends VE4 IG is now a silent key , -.- (sk). Those wishing to remember George are asked to make a donation to Siloam Mission at 300 Princess St. in Winnipeg, R3B 1M3 in his memory.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 17, 2007