GEORGE EDWIN OLMSTEAD

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GEORGE EDWIN OLMSTEAD It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Gramps and friend, George, on Monday, October 1, 2007 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 76 years. Remaining to forever cherish George's memory are his wife Alma, of 56 years of marriage; daughters, Georgina (Garry), Karen (Rob), Donna (Robb); and beloved grand-children, Rebecca, Sam, Conner, Arden, Jessica, Courtney, Bradley and Ally. George was born in Charleswood on May 10, 1931. He resided in Winnipeg his entire life where he fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a Firefighter, proudly serving the City of Winnipeg Fire Department for 33 years and retiring as Captain. Mom and Dad enjoyed many seasons at their cabin on Laurentia Beach where they were still, years later, awed by the beauty of each day ending it with the most breathtaking sunsets on earth. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. David Breckman, Nicole, Dr. T. Lee, Sharon and also, Mark Shephard the Palliative Care Coordinator for their excellent care and support during this difficult time. Thank you to close friends and neighbours for their visits, kind thoughts and actions. A special thank you is extended to long time friend, Tom Payne, for your daily visits and phone calls, Dad looked so forward to them. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Fallen Fighters Foundation, 133 Walnut Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7W2 or to Dad's favourite radio station, CJNU Nostalgia Radio Station, P.O. Box 2282 Street Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4A6. Since George never liked goodbyes, there will be no formal funeral service. He had told each of us recently, I have had a good life my Dears; it's been a hell of a ride.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2007