GERALD FRASER DOUGALL

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GERALD FRASER DOUGALL Gerald Dougall, aged 68 years of Pinawa, dearly beloved husband of Beverley Dougall, passed away on April 30, 2008 at the Pinawa Hospital. Gerry was the son of Fraser and Netanis Dougall. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Gerry and his family moved to Winnipeg when he was six. He was a graduate of Kelvin High School and the University of Manitoba, receiving his Bachelor of Science followed by his Masters in Education. Gerry married his high school sweetheart Beverley Bridges in September 1957. They were loving partners for over 50 years as they raised their children and adored their grandchildren and great-grandchild. Gerry began his teaching career in Flin Flon in 1961. He became Superintendent of the Flin Flon school division in 1972. He later served as Superintendent of the Dauphin-Ochre River School Area and also worked in Gillam for two years. Since 1991, Gerry had been the Superintendent and Secretary Treasurer of the Whiteshell School District in Pinawa. During his 45 years in education, Gerry had volunteered his time to a variety of organizations and committees. He was president of the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents from 1986 - 87. He also served as the Manitoba executive rep. to the Western Educators Conference for ten years. The recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, Gerry was named to the Executive Educator 100 top school executives in North America in 1986, one of only two Canadians to receive this honour that year. Gerry retired in 2006 as a lifetime member of MASS. Gerry was always an active member of his community. He was a member of the Kinsmen Club, the Rotary Club and the Badminton Club in Flin Flon and very active in minor hockey in both Flin Flon and Dauphin. He was proud to be a board member of the Flin Flon Bombers and a hospital board member in Dauphin. An avid and passionate golfer, Gerry became the President of the Pinawa Golf Course and enjoyed working with executive and staff until his illness prevented him from participation. He is survived by his wife Beverley; sons, Fraser (Lisa) and Bob (Bev); daughters Lori (Willie), Loni (Ted), Netanis and Dorothea; grandchildren, Jonathan, Jeremy, Robert, Kaelan, Kirin, Brendan, Mitchell, Carson, Jeff, Greg, Michael (Leah), Gynelle, and Brendan, Culainn and Aedin, and great-granddaughter Jordan. Loved and respected, he will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the Pinawa Community Centre, Pinawa, MB with Rev. Rob Murray officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations in his memory may be made to the Pinawa Community Cancer Care, in care of the Pinawa Hospital. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB toll free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 03, 2008