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DEREK (IRISH) DONALDSON
Born: Jul 16, 1924
Date of Passing: Sep 11, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDEREK (IRISH) DONALDSON On Thursday, September 11, 2008, Derek passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. Derek will be sadly missed by his daughters, Vicky and Carin; grandchildren, Crystal, Devin and Jordan; greatgranddaughter Phoenix; sister Velma (Syd); nephew and nieces; life long friend Mae Gray; as well as numerous friends from C.B.C. and the Irish Association. Born July 16, 1924 in Belfast, Ireland, Derek joined the Royal Airforce in the Second World War serving as a Bombardier. He immigrated to Winnipeg in 1952 where shortly after he started work with the C.B.C. 35 years later he retired his position as an Assistant Producer in T.V. Sports. A reception will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 7:00 p.m. midnight, in the Irish Club, 654 Erin Street. Special thanks to nephew Paul and close friend Patrick for all their help and support during this difficult time.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 14, 2008