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BASYL PHILLIP HOLLAND 1928 - 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Basyl Phillip Holland on October 25, 2013 following a valiant three year struggle with cancer. Basyl was born October 14, 1928 in Grand Lake, Nova Scotia eldest of seven children. He was predeceased by his first wife Eileen Holland, parents Myrtle and Russell Holland, brothers Maurice, Calvin, and sisters Sandra, Beulah and Joan. Left to mourn his passing are: wife Anne Forman, sons Mike (Judy), Paul (Linda), daughters Pat Stephenson (Tim) and Colleen Morton (Brian), his eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Basyl started his career as a reservist in 1948 and then became a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (Military Police) for 29 years including serving his country in the Korean war in 1950 and as a peace keeper with NATO in Cyprus in 1970. On retiring from the Armed Forces he took up his carpentry talent and started H&S Construction. He had many interests including gardening, love of animals and an avid reader especially science related information. He was a true family man and loved his family unconditionally. He will also be sadly missed by his two dogs Ralph and Molly. The neighbourhood will miss their dog walker. Thank you for all the care and compassion given to Basyl and the family by Dr. Harris and CancerCare and the Cancer Oncology Clinic at Concordia Hospital. As well our gratitude to the wonderful people at the Palliative Care Home program and the staff at the Palliative Unit at Riverview. A memorial service will take place Friday, November 8, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., Winnipeg. Rev. Dr. Eleanor Geib officiating. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society. Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2013
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Two memories always come to mind when I think of Mr. Holland. The first was when Colleen and I broke the small front door window to get in as we had locked ourselves out. Mr. Holland gruffly stated that breaking the bigger back door window would have been cheaper to replace due to the specialty cut of the glass in front door. The second was when two young girls (Colleen & I) borrowed his 8 man w/kitchen army tent to go camping. I believe he thought we were nuts and laughed at us as we went through the instructions for set up. - Posted by: Wanda Jones (Friend of daugter Colleen) on: Nov 08, 2013
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Basyl was a lovable, charming man who was so special to me. The times I spent with him were too brief but so enjoyable and memorable. He was a man of great quality and so wonderful to my dear friend, Anne. I shall miss him. In loving memory, His friend, Lillian - Posted by: lillian manuel (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2013
