IAN WOOD

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IAN WOOD October 31, 1914 - July 10, 2007 Passed away peacefully at the Charleswood Care Centre. Loving father of Larry (Lily) of Calgary and Wendy of Winnipeg; grandfather of Brent (Leanne), Lesley Tozer of Calgary and Jason (Nelly) of Monterrey, Mexico and great-grandfather to 12. Ian was predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy (Cook) in 1996. Dad was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and moved to Winnipeg at an early age with his parents, George and Helen Wood and his three sisters, Irene, Florence and Joyce. Dad was employed with the T. Eaton Co. for 50 years, working until his retirement in 1979. Ian and Dorothy were married on November 1, 1941. Mom and Dad resided almost all their married lives in Charleswood, moving there following dad's service in the Navy in the Second World War. Dad was a charter member of the Charleswood Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and was also a member of the White Ensign Naval Club. Dad loved his summers spent at Otter Falls and Golden Acres with the Roblin Park Gang - fishing and spending time with his family and many good friends. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Charleswood Care Centre, Unit 1 for the special care they provided to him and to all of Dad's friends who were very important to him. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2007