ELMER CROSSLEY CAIRNS

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ELMER CROSSLEY CAIRNS July 20, 1925 - March 9, 2011 The family announces, with profound sorrow, Elmer's passing on March 9, 2011. Elmer was born on July 20, 1925 to Mildred and George Cairns at Glenella, Manitoba. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Dorothy; daughter Dorell (Arthur) Schulz, granddaughter Dayna; son Brad (Deb), granddaughters: Averi and Kiana; as well as his brother Jack and sister Ethel. Elmer had a varied and interesting life. During the Second World War he served as a Radar Operator (after naval training) on the Destroyer H.M.C.S. St. Laurent and received his commission after the war with R.C.N.V. R. Elmer worked for Canadian National Railways for 40 odd years and retired at 60 years old as Employee Relations Officer. Highlighting his railway years were four years spent in Zambia, Africa from 1970 to 1973 and again for one year in 1983. He and Dorothy travelled extensively when taking holidays. Elmer was a curler and a golfer. He went to many bonspiels and was a member of the St. Vital Curling Club. He also golfed at the Canoe Club and many, many years at Niakwa - becoming a life member. Elmer and Dorothy enjoyed going to Corpus Christie and then Palm Springs for winter months until health reasons stopped their travelling. The sun now has set on a dear one we'll never forget. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 675 McDermot Avenue, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. In keeping with Elmer's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the Niakwa Country Club, 620 Niakwa Road. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2011