DONALD ALLEN CHESKY

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DONALD ALLEN CHESKY November 16, 1938 - June 20, 2011 Peacefully on June 20, 2011, at his residence, Don passed away at the age of 72. Don was born on November 16, 1938 in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his mother Nettie and father William, brother Bill Chesky and sisters Anna Godin and Kay Whitman. Don is lovingly remembered by his wife Linda, of 45 years, daughters Tracey (Dave) Pridham, Leanne (Andrew) Falconer and Joanne; granddaughters Lauren and Megan Falconer and Audrey Pridham; nieces and nephews and many special friends including Ron Land, Art Miki, the late Les Miki and Tom Sanderson. In his early years, Don's passion was playing hockey. Later in life he enjoyed watching all sports and was looking forward to the return of the NHL to Winnipeg. Don was employed by the City of Winnipeg and has been retired for the past 16 years. He was proud to become a CUPE Local 500 Honorary Life Member in 1989. The cottage at Beausejour was one of Don's favourite places to relax and he shared many special times there with his family and friends. Don was a very kind and generous husband, Dad, Grampa and friend and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Celebration of Don's life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 in the Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 211 Regent Avenue West at 10:00 a.m. The family would like to extend special thanks to Kevin, Lisa and the First Responders for their compassion. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation in Don's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral Arrangements In Care Of WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVE. WEST AT BOND 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2011