CARL GUSTAVE WILLIAM (BILL) CARLSON

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CARL GUSTAVE WILLIAM (BILL) CARLSON May 31, 1923 - January 11, 2009 Passed away peacefully at the Gimli Community Health Centre, in Manitoba. Bill leaves to mourn his loving partner of 36 years, Hazel Greenwood; daughter Linda Kruger of Winnipeg; MB; sons, Larry (Roberta) of Winnipeg, MB, Alan of Altona, MB and Eric (Donna) of Hazelridge, MB; sister Elna Grant of Pinawa, MB; Hazel's son Ron (Linda), as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Gordon; sister Irene Evans (Roy) and brother Anders. Bill was born at Winnipeg Beach, MB. He served in the Second World War for five years with the PPCLI-FSSF. He joined the Winnipeg Fire Department in May of 1946, rising to the rank of District Chief, retiring after 37 years. In 1983 he moved to the Winnipeg Beach area, where he resided until his death. As per Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in the Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg. The family would like to thank Dr. R.C. Patel, the nurses and staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre for their care and compassion. Donations may be made to the Winnipeg Firefighters Burn Fund, 303-83 Garry St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J9. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2009