WILLIAM EARL ORMSHAW

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WILLIAM EARL ORMSHAW It is with deep sadness, the family of William Earl Ormshaw announces his passing on Sunday, March 25, 2007. Earl is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Heather (Doug), grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Marissa and Jarett, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Earl was born on February 7, 1937, in Winnipeg. Golf and hockey were his passion. In 2006, he received a Lifetime Membership at St. Boniface Golf Club where he played for 50 years. During the winter months, he devoted his time to hockey. Earl began a 40-year career of officiating in the 1960s, working his way through all levels from Bantam to Junior to University. He attained his Level 6 certification from Hockey Canada in 1978 and with the formation of the MMJHL, Earl took on the position of Referee-in-chief and remained active with the League for the past 30 years. He officiated a recorded 1800 games. He supervised and developed officials for major leagues. Earl was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005 in the Officials Category. After serving 37 years, in 1992 Earl retired from his position in accounting at the Canadian Pacific Railway. Joyce and Heather would like to thank family and friends for their ongoing help and support. Earl will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. Funeral service will be held Monday, April 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Temple, 400 Hargrave St. Viewing will be held one half hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, if they wish, friends may make a donation to a charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM FAMILY OWNED OPERATED 220 Hespeler Ave @ Henderson Hwy 668-3151

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 31, 2007