KENNETH DIGORY WINDSOR

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KENNETH DIGORY WINDSOR Kenneth, widow of Della, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Grace General Hospital on Friday, February 1, 2008, at the age of 88 years. Kenneth was born on January, 3 1920, the son of Digory and Dorcas (Lovell) Windsor. Ken was eldest son of a large family, born in the rural town of La Riviere, Manitoba. As a young man he served as a Spitfire pilot of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Squadron 403, in England during the Second World War. While overseas, he met, and married, Della on December 3, 1942. On his return home after the war, he took up the position of salesman with Canada Packers Ltd., where he worked faithfully for nearly 40 years, until his retirement. As well, Ken was actively involved as a Chief Instructor with the Canadian Air Force cadets, #191 Squadron, in particular, as range officer, winning numerous awards. After retiring, Ken and his wife enjoyed many hours outside, spending the summers planting flowers, and reading in their gazebo. His numerous friends, and relatives will remember Ken, as a fair and compassionate man who had a genuine caring for the plight of others. Ken loved to interact with people and would easily converse with anyone who crossed his path. He also cherished his time spent hunting, fishing, and golfing with friends and family and had a real love and respect for nature. Ken will be sorely missed by his brothers, Mike (Crystal City) and Ivan (Winnipeg), as well as his children, David, Kenneth, Craig, Dale, and Kimberly, as well as cherished grandchildren, and great-grandchildren throughout Western Canada. Ken was predeceased by his loving wife Della, three brothers, (Clem, William, Jack), and three sisters (Mildred, Velma, Edna). Thank you to the staff of Grace General Hospital for all your care and compassion during Ken's latter stage of life. Our heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff at Calvary Place Personal Care Home of Winnipeg, who went above and beyond the call of duty so often to ensure his comfort and care, especially Helmut, Kevin, JoAnne, Christine, Rodger, Thelma, Carol, Pompei, Bonita, Jeremy, and Rodney. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home at 4000 Portage Avenue. Reception will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ken's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6, or The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch, 730 Taylor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2K8. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2008