LAURENCE EYOLFSON

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LAURENCE EYOLFSON July 6, 1914 - November 16, 2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurence Eyolfson, aged 97. Laurence was predeceased by his wife Lillian, brothers Herbert, Allan, Ron, sisters Bertha, Lillian, and nephews Cameron Maddin, Ken and Derrek Eyolfson. He is survived by his two children Christine (Gerald), Alvin (Noreen); grandchildren Lorraine (Scott), Marianne, Geraldine, Nicole (Patrick), Eric, Garth and great-grandchildren Nicholas, Joshua, Kiersten and Austin and Sister Herdis, and sisters-in-law Alice Larson, Anne Burton and brother-in-law Ivan Campbell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all held a special place in his heart. Grandpa will always be remembered for his great love of music, his love of animals and farming, his card games and chess, and most recently his chess lessons with his oldest great-grandson Nicholas. He will really be remembered for his love of his family, his face would light up every time any of us walked into the room especially his great-grandchildren, he always said they were his greatest loves. A special thanks to the staff at Goodwin Lodge for all of your compassion and care during his stay. Prayer service will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, #7 Highway. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 2:30 p.m., at Inwood Community Hall, Pastor Claire Speary will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in his memory to Goodwin Lodge, Box 89, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0; Hunter Memorial Hospital, 3rd Ave. SE, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0 or to any animal rescue of your choice. MACKENZIE FUNERAL CHAPEL TEULON (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2011