ARTHUR MAVOR TURPIN

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ARTHUR MAVOR TURPIN May 8, 1918 - August 6, 2008 Peacefully on August 6, 2008 at the Victoria General Hospital, Art Turpin, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away. Art will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife, Lorna, who was also his best friend and two daughters, Brenda Boucher (Don) and Nancy Putz (Jim) and two sons by marriage, David Cunningham (Mona) and Terry Cunningham (Gill). He will be missed by his grandchildren, Joelle (Gerry), Teri Anne (Mark), Michael and Adam and great-grand-children, Cody, Justin and Katie and also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Art was predeceased by his first wife, Stella, his parents and sisters Isobel and Kathleen. He is survived by his older brother Tom (Elaine) of Brandon. Art served overseas with the Army for six years, with service in Britain, Sicily, Italy and Holland. Art was wounded in action while serving in Italy. He worked at The Bay (downtown) for 45 years in Visual Presentation (Display) retiring in 1982. After he retired, he joined The Bay Employee Retired Club where he assisted in collecting mementos and vocal tapes from former retired staff which are now stored in the Provincial Archives Building. Art was also active with St. Mark's Anglican Church under Reverend Jim Allen as Warden. He also assisted Jack Lowe in enlarging the church building. Art joined the Glenwood Community Club from 1955 to 1960 and helped bring financial stability for all Community Clubs in Manitoba by working with Fred Groves MLA to pass a private members bill. While at Glenwood, he enjoyed Square Dancing with the Glenwood Wheelers. Art enjoyed his retirement with trips to Europe and the U.S.A with his wife, Lorna. Also camping with his family and playing cards. We must give credit to the Gloria Heft and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Over the years, the Department helped keep Art healthy in his home. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., with viewing one half hour prior to service at the Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 211 Regent Ave. West, Winnipeg, MB. Rev. Ian Peterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arthur's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Victoria Hospital Foundation. Funeral Arrangements In Care Of: WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVENUE (AT BOND) 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2008