GEORGE FORTNEY

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GEORGE FORTNEY 1913 - 2008 Peacefully, with loving family by his side, George passed away at the age of 95 years. He was predeceased by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. He will never be forgotten by his loving wife of 65 years, Joyce, his daughters Tonie, Josie, Sharon, son Mark (Linda), grandchildren, Greg, Stephen, Keith, Liza, Michael, Meaghan, Alex and six great-grandchildren. He was born in Rockwood, MB, raised in rural Manitoba for the early part of his life and settled in Winnipeg to raise his family. George was a fiercely proud Manitoban who could trace his roots back to the very beginnings of the Province. George served with the RCAF in the Second World War, volunteering early and serving for the duration. He always considered his service in England a blessing as this was where he met the love of his life, Joyce. George worked for the Government as a Power Engineer for 20 years, retiring in 1978. Upon retirement, George took his hobby of painting and turned it into his art, becoming a consummate artist, creating landscapes of the Province he loved. He was also a passionate follower of both politics and sports yet nothing defined him more than his infinite love and boundless loyalty for his family. All of his geese are swans A private memorial service has been planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's memory to the Riverview Health Centre. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 09, 2008