PAUL DAVID LLEWELLYN

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PAUL DAVID LLEWELLYN Paul David Llewellyn, 67, of Winnipeg, died suddenly of a heart attack Friday, May 23, 2008. He was born May 3, 1941, to the late Tom and late Maybelle Llewellyn, and the late Ina (Auntie) Caners. He graduated from St. Paul's High School and received a degree in commercial art from Assiniboine Community College, as well as a B.A. from Brandon University. He was a sailor in The U.S. Navy, proudly serving on the U.S.S. aircraft carrier, Kitty Hawk. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War and a longstanding member of the Vietnam Veteran's Association. As a young man he worked at INCO mines in Thompson, Manitoba. He retired after many years service as a Correctional Officer at the Stony Mountain Penitentiary. Throughout his career he was actively involved in advocating for workers' rights, most notably in The Steel Workers Union, The Union of Unemployed Workers and The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO). He was a man of great intellect, who loved learning for the sake of learning, and delighted in conversation, humourous banter and debate. He was a man of many passions who enjoyed fishing and camping, who kept his wits sharp playing video games. He had many tales to tell of his childhood summers spent at the Caner Farm in Fisherbranch. He ploughed deep and wide with his interests and amassed an extensive collection of books, films, swords, knives and various military paraphenalia. He was an avid film buff and nothing pleased him more than an evening spent watching movies with a frosty Coke and snacks by his side. He loved planes and spent many a happy hour utilizing his artistic talents in making models of vintage aircraft. Above all, he was a loving husband, father, and Grandpa and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his spouse Jane; her son Ron Cadotte, his spouse Candace, their children Sarah and Brandon. Also by his former spouse Judy, her children Angie Featherstone, Kathy Hartel, and Mike Featherstone. Also by his former spouse Myrna, their children Stephanie Llewellyn, Katrina Llewellyn; by Stephanie's spouse, Joe Kremer, their children Kaitlyn and Breeanna. Also by his brother James Llewellyn, his spouse Sheila, their children, Sherrie Manek, Dawn Manek and James Llewellyn Jr. Also by his sister Linda Llewellyn. He is fondly remembered by his friends Henry Caners, Norm Fontaine, Damon Johnston, Aubrey Quewezance, Ted Quewezance and Uwe Zibbel. Memorial to be held Saturday, May 31st at 2:30 p.m. Chapel Lawn, 4000 Portage Ave.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2008