JOHN HYSLOP

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JOHN HYSLOP May 24, 1916 - August 24, 2013 A husband, father, Second World War, D-Day, Juno Beach veteran (Fort Garry Horse Regiment), friend, helper, farmer, federal civil servant (Department of Agriculture), woodworker, fix-it man, card player, traveller, golfer (Elmhurst), curler, fisherman, outdoorsman, gardener, culinary expert, and all-around nice guy has passed away. His kind, hospitable, generous, caring, loving nature and witty personality will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him. Pop was predeceased by his parents, James and Catherine; wife, Jessie; sons, Brian and Bob; brother, Abe, and sisters, Kay and Isobel. He will be buried next to his much loved family, Jessie, Brian and Bob. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter-in-law, Analee; niece, Cathie and her extended family; nephew, Fred; dear friends, Sam and Carla, their daughters, Andrea and Jennifer, and their families. A private interment will be held with Reverend Nancy Finlayson officiating, followed by a reception for family and friends at Vic Wyatt House, 919 St. Anne's Road on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. "Nae man can tether time or tide." - Robert Burns Facta Non Verba - Fort Garry Horse Regiment motto Rest in Peace, Pop In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to send a donation, in memory of John Hyslop, to St. Boniface Hospital, Memorial / Special Acknowledgement Program, Palliative Care at 409 Tache Avenue, Room C1026, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.
Publish Date: Aug 31, 2013

JOHN HYSLOP On Saturday, August 24, 2013 John passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 97 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Winnipeg Funeral Director, Richard Wojcik of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in care of arrangements, 204 897 4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Aug 26, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2013