JOHN ROBERT MOONEY

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JOHN ROBERT MOONEY 1924 - 2010 With cherished memories of a life well lived, we announce the passing of a dear husband to Merle, devoted father of Brent (Kathleen), Blaine (Mary) and Marylea (Ron). Grandpa will be lovingly remembered by his treasured grandchildren, Kaitlin, Maude, Eric, Braden, John, Cailea and Daniel. Also remembered by Kaitlin and Maude's mother Karen Morgan. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen, Dorothy, Ileen and Gladys, and his brother Norman (Ev). Jack was predeceased by his parents Albert and Maud and his older brother Gordon. Jack was born on October 14, 1924 on the home farm at Woodnorth, Manitoba. He attended school in Woodnorth and Virden. Jack joined the South Saskatchewan Regiment and served his company proudly during the Second World War. In later years, Jack was deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to return to Holland to attend reunions celebrating the Dutch Liberation. After the war, Jack attended Khaki College in England, and the University of Manitoba, obtaining a BSC in Agriculture. Jack joined Green Cross Products in 1950 and retired from the parent company, Ciba Geigy Agriculture Division in 1988. On his retirement, he and Merle moved to Tsawwassen, BC. Jack was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Virden, the United Church, Tsawwassen Legion, and the Lawn Bowling, Senior Golf and Senior Curling Clubs. The family would like to acknowledge Jack's coffee club group and friends for all their supportive phone calls and visits over the past few months. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC on Sunday, August 8 at 2:00p.m. Interment and family gathering will be held in Virden, Manitoba at a later date. The family would like to extend their appreciation to St. Paul's Cardiac Unit, Surrey Memorial Surgical Unit, Reverend Wendy Biley, Dr. Hollinger and all the staff and volunteers at Irene Thomas Hospice for their compassionate and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, Jack and his family request donations be made to the Irene Thomas Hospice, 4635 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, V4K 4L8, for the purchase of a reclining wheelchair. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946 6040

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 31, 2010