JOSEPH F. JENKINSON

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JOSEPH F. JENKINSON Joseph (Joe) F. Jenkinson on August 18, 2009. It is with deep sadness that we announce the quiet passing of my husband and our father. He is survived by his wife Julia (Sheila) nee Lewis; sons, David (Ellen) and Ian (Carol); daughter Margaret; grandchildren, Philip, Nathan, Corbin, Krystin, Laura, Joel, Erica; his sister Irene Sexton of Kirkland, Quebec and many nieces and nephews. Joe enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War serving from 1944 to 1946 aboard the HMCS Ontario before continuing with his career at Canadian Bronze Co. He met and married Julia (Sheila) Lewis in 1949 and with her raised a family amidst several career transfers which eventually led to their settling in Winnipeg in 1965. After 44 years at the Bronze he retired in 1986 and with Sheila later moved to Vancouver Island until 2005 when they returned once again to Winnipeg to be closer to family. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the kind and caring staff of Tower 5 at Deer Lodge Centre who looked after our dad / husband during his final years as he struggled with Alzheimers. He always had a pleasant smile and a witty remark for everyone and will be missed by family and friends. In honour of Joe's wishes, a private family service will be held. Cremation has taken place. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Deer Lodge Centre Foundation. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 22, 2009