Thomas McEWAN

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McEWAN: Thomas Wallace Jannuary 9, 1929 – January 14, 2015. Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015 at Peace Arch Hospital after a brief illness. Wally was born in Melfort, Saskatchewan. He spent his childhood at Hudson Bay Co. Fur Trading Post where his father was Chief Factor. He was predeceased by his wife Betty and son David. He leaves to mourn: daughters Megan (Ron), Jennifer (John), brothers Neil and Dale as well as the staff and his many dear friends at the Peninsula Retirement Home. He joined the Manitoba Telephone System in 1949 in Winnipeg, as a Service Tech. He transferred to the new mining town of Thompson on the opening of a telephone system in 1960. After 5 years he was transferred to Melita and maintained the various small telephone exchanges in the area. In 1971 he was appointed Manager of Long Distance switching systems for Western Manitoba. He later transferred to Winnipeg as Supervisor of Complaints and Repair Dept. for the city of Winnipeg. Wally retired in 1987 and moved to White Rock. Wally was an avid traveler, gardener, computer whiz, and master genealogical researcher. He enjoyed being Master Bingo Caller and Black Jack Dealer. He was also known as the joker, always providing a daily laugh for all his friends. A farewell tribute for Wally will be held at Royale Peninsula Retirement Home, 2088 – 152 Street, in Surrey, BC on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2:30pm. A Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. or UNICEF or charity of your choice. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 604-536-6522.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 17, 2015