GLEN CAMPBELL

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GLEN CAMPBELL Peacefully after courageous battles with a number of illnesses, Glen passed away at the Grace Hospital on January 19, 2008. Glen was born in Winnipeg to David and Eva Campbell on March 9, 1918. Glen is survived by his wife Ruth of 59 years, and family Jean (Cliff) DeConinck, Neil (Terry) Campbell, Glenys (Don) Takala, Denise (Gaetan Desgroseilliers) Campbell and grandchildren, Kelvin (Jennifer and children Kaitlyn, Kaylee and Johnathon), Brad, Hayley, Paul and Christopher. Glen is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Vera Campbell, Ruth Campbell, Muriel Nay and Alma (Gene) McCausland. Glen served in the Army for five years in Canada, England and France. He was discharged while holding the rank of Sergeant. On his return to Canada he was employed by Air Canada for 31 years until his retirement in 1977. After retirement they lived in Boissevain for a few years and then returned to Winnipeg. Glen's pastimes included golfing, bowling, curling and loved playing cards. He served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Charleswood Curling Club for many years. The people around him enjoyed his keen wit and sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer, Cancer or Parkinson's Society would be appreciated. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd., (corner of Roblin Boulevard and Dieppe Road). He will be remembered as a true gentleman who treated everyone with respect and kindness. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 22, 2008