DOUGLAS FRANKLIN CONSTABLE

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DOUGLAS FRANKLIN CONSTABLE October 30, 1925 - October 4, 2010 After a courageous battle, with his wife by his side, Douglas passed away on October 4, 2010 at Deer Lodge Centre. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia (nee Crook); daughters Gloria Webber (Ron) and Sharon Beaudry (Don); sons Gary Constable and Glenn Constable (Tina); precious grandchildren Scott (Aleeta), Kyle, Caitlin, Jarrett, Jessica, Mitchell, and great-grandson Kolton; brother Robert Constable (Janet); sisters-in-law Betty Constable and Gloria Robinson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his eldest brother, Norman Constable. Douglas joined the Royal Canadian Navy in July 1944. He served on the HMCS Bowmanville (Corvette) and HMCS Kapuskasing (Minesweeper) and signed up for Pacific duty. The Second World War ended and Douglas was discharged in April 1946. He then returned to the Canadian National Railway; where he continued to work for over 45 years. Funeral Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory, may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2010