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HERBERT JAMES PAISLEY (BERT) -
Date of Passing: Dec 22, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHERBERT JAMES PAISLEY (BERT) 1922 - 2007 Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2007, at Riverview after a recent illness and diagnosis of ALS in early November. Father, Granddad, Great-Granddad, Poppa, Brother and Friend will be sadly missed. He is survived by a sister, Elsie Crawford (Winnipeg); daughters Jackie MacKenzie and husband Rick (Vancouver, BC) and Patti Bonas and husband Dieter (Winnipeg, MB), and son Alan Paisley (Vancouver, BC); three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren (BC and Utah); stepdaughters Terry Noble, Shelley Lloyd, Holly Nosworthy and their families (Ontario). Dad was born and raised in Winnipeg. He served with the RCAF during the Second World War, assigned to No. 419 Moose Squadron, stationed at Middleton, St. George, England. He was the Wireless Operator on Lancaster No. 823, affectionately named Lilly Marlene. After the war, he and his crew flew the Lanc back to Yarmouth, NS. Five of the crew were able to remain lifelong friends and attended many Air Crew Reunions together. Dad was the last remaining member of his Squadron. He was a proud member of The Royal Canadian Legion and ANAFV in Canada. Dad also enjoyed a 32-year career with Air Canada in Flight Operations both in Winnipeg and Toronto, many years of happy retirement and much traveling. Dad, your voice was silenced by ALS but we can still hear you. Always cheerful You were a friend to all. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to any of the following: Army Navy Air Force Veterans in Canada No. 283, 3584 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 0Y7; Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch No. 4, 1755 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E6; ALS Society of Manitoba, 2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3. A memorial and celebration of Bert's life will be held Friday, February 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Army Navy Air Force Veterans No. 283, 3584 Portage Avenue. Good Night and Bless You Dad God Bless Us Everyone THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 Broadway~783-7211 www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2007
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Granddad Bert. We shared so many amazing times together and oddly enough 18 years later I was just searching for your name online with RCAF to see if I could dig some more into your past. I still cherish the photos that you gave to me in Ontario. Thank you for sharing your stories, your love, and your joy for life after surviving such wicked times. I'll never forget when you gave me a case of beer for my 19th birthday (OV) and said wistfully, "When I was your age I was bombing Germany...). I wonder if you'd be surprised during these current times with what we are looking at south of the 49th. I've never forgotten our chats and the very special times we shared together. You were top shelf Grandad! Glasses high! - Posted by: Jared MacKenzie (Grandson) on: Sep 01, 2025
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We just found out about Mr. Paisley’s passing, by means of another Family friend’s passing. I always remember him as a happy full of life person. He had met and became a close friend of my Father and our Family through Air Canada in Toronto. I always remember with great fondness, of “Ol’ Buddy Bert” and my Dad sharing a beer or two (Old Vienna) at my parent’s house after a day’s work. He is missed and remembered by all. - Posted by: Scott Ferguson (Friend) on: Jan 12, 2008
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Dearest Poppa, I count my blessings for everyday you were a part of my life! Thank you for your endless laughter, shoulder to cry on and unconditional love and support. You will be missed everyday! Glasses high..... Terri xxoo - Posted by: Terri Noble (Family) on: Dec 31, 2007