SYDNEY GEORGISON

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SYDNEY GEORGISON Sydney Nicholas Georgison was born on August 11, 1937. He passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017. He was surrounded by family, his brother Tony (Irene), his niece Susan, and his good friend Tom Didur. Sydney was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Xenia, and two brothers Daniel and Roy. He leaves behind his son, Kevin, brother Tony (Irene), and many nieces and nephews. Sydney attended Lloyd George School which was a one room school in Old Kildonan. His first job was helping his dad, and brothers Daniel and Roy on the farm. Sydney realized that farming was not for him so he took a job with C.N. delivering telegrams by bicycle. Other early jobs included brick laying in the summer and working in the bush cutting lumber in the winter. He got his pilot's licence and enjoyed flying small planes for many years. He then worked for the City Hydro in generator stations in Manitoba. He eventually switched to City Hydro Plant in Winnipeg and received his First Class Steam Engineering Certificate. Sydney started many businesses on his own which involved radar and alarm systems. He became interested in computers and worked for a company designing and installing computerized cash registers. He enjoyed travelling to many countries for work, where he experienced a variety of cultures. He built his own portable computer a number of years before computers became popular. Sydney sold his business and retired in the mid 1990s. Sydney was a very caring person and helped many people. He was an active member of the Maples Congregation, visiting infirm people at nursing homes on a regular basis. Sydney had a special relationship with great-niece and nephews Jessyca, Mitchell, and Braeden. Special thanks to the staff at Rosewood Supportive Housing and Victoria Hospital 5th floor for all their care and support. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah`s Witness, 1877 Inkster Blvd.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2017