HENRY (HANK) EARLY

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HENRY (HANK) EARLY On Thursday, August 13, 2009, Henry peacefully passed away at Concordia Hospital at the age of 91. He is survived by family, Sherrie and Gordon, grandchildren, Ross (Shelley), Glen, Neil (Val) and Susan; great-grandchildren, Shanna, Braden (Blaine) and Krysta; Breanne (Mike) and Holly; Ryan (Alana) and Jason (Ashley); as well as his three great-great- grandchildren, Avery, Bodhi and Riley. He was predeceased by his loving wife Anne and his brothers and sisters. Hank was born in 1917 at Minitonas, MB. September of 1939 he joined the Canadian Army and was sent overseas in December of that year. His tour took him through Sicily, Italy, Belgium, Germany and Holland, It is during this time he met good friend Henry Elliot, returning to Canada in 1945. Upon returning from overseas he joined the Winnipeg Police Department where he served 30 years before his retirement. During his retirement years Hank kept busy attending the Reh-Fit Centre with Henry and also working with him as caretakers at St. Saviour's Anglican Church. He also enjoyed many winter holidays with his nephew George Early in California as well as visiting his niece Verda Quackenbush in Arizona. The family would like to thank Dr. Caners and the staff at Concordia Hospital for their compassion and care, Veterans Affairs, Home Care and a very special thanks to Mave Dickson. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 21 at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. West at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's name may be made to the Humane Society or a charity of one's choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2009