STANLEY WALTER STEVEN GOODRIDGE

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STANLEY WALTER STEVEN GOODRIDGE It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Stan, at Riverview Health Centre on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Stan was predeceased by his parents, his brother Harold and his sister Dorothy (Rothwell) Kerr. His leaves to cherish his loving wife Gwen of 51 years; his daughters, Shannon (Rick) Warren, Shelley (John) Smyth, Carolyn (Brent) Perchuk; son Bruce (Jane); seven precious grandchildren, Brett, Kyle and Lyndsey Warren, Kelsey and Molly Smyth, Cristin and Parker Perchuk and numerous nieces and nephews. Stan was born on May 10, 1918 in Nipigon, ON. His family moved west to Strathclair, MB in the 1930s and then later settled in Winnipeg. He fondly recalled summer holidays on the Glover Farm in Strathclair. In May 1939 he enlisted in the PPCLI and in December sailed for England with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. He spent five years overseas in England, Sicily and Italy. He returned to Winnipeg and was discharged from the army in 1946. Stan joined the Manitoba Civil Service and was with the Department of the Attorney General for 39 years until his retirement. Stan was a strong, gentle man who loved his work, his family and friends dearly. He met Gwen at Bowling with the Civil Service League. He curled with the Valour Road Curling Club for many years and entered the Manitoba Briar with his rink. Stan and Gwen were members of the #4 St. James Legion. He loved the outdoors, shooting upland birds and waterfowl in the fall and fishing in the summer. He spent many joyful times with family and friends at the cottage on Lake of the Woods for 47 years. Stan struggled with asthma for many years with great courage and dignity. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at St. Lukes Anglican Church, Stradbrook and Nassau at 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2008 with The Rev. Canon Tony Harwood-Jones officiating, a reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at a later date in Sprague, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1P6 or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff at the Victoria General Hospital and at the Riverview Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit for their tender loving care of Stan during the last four months. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Send expressions of sympathy to www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 2008