WILFRED FRANK TRIGGS

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WILFRED FRANK TRIGGS With sadness the family announces the passing of Frank at the Grace Hospital on July 26, 2008. Besides his loving wife Ethel of 60 years, Dad will be lovingly remembered by daughters Marlene and Wendy (Don) McCharles; son Darren; his special grandkids, Lindsey (Mitch) Blondeau, Marina and Lanny McCharles; nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law. Dad was predeceased by one son Jimmy in 1954. Frank was born a farmer boy on September 3, 1922 in Treherne, Manitoba. He farmed until 1957 and spent one year in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and the next 29 years at the Winnipeg downtown Eaton Store, enjoying his ups and downs with the elevator and escalator department before retiring in 1987. The family wishes to thank Eagle Ridge Condo friends for all their kindness and caring shown through our trying times. Also thank you to all his doctors and the nursing staff at Grace Hospital, 3 North. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Frank's life will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. A graveside interment service will follow the reception at approximately 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Cemetery, Holland, Manitoba with Rev. Don McIntyre officiating. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Send expressions of sympathy to www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 29, 2008