WALTER CLARENCE FICK

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WALTER CLARENCE FICK Walter Clarence Fick passed away peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Veterans Hospital, Calgary, AB on October 18, 1999 after a lengthy illness. Walter was born February 9, 1919 in Winnipeg, MB where he grew up and resided most of his life. He was a prairie boy who served his country for six years in the Royal Canadian Navy as Signal Man aboard the HMCS Saskatchewan; HMCS Prince David and the HMCS Dunvegan. Following the war, he began his 35 year career with Canadian Pacific Railways Weston Shops in Winnipeg and Ogden Shops in Calgary. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Rhona and Doug Lailey of Springbank, AB; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Loren and Bruce Irvine of Chester, England; granddaughter Dayna Lailey and grandson Ryan Lailey, both of Calgary; brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Grace Fick of Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite (Bullard) in 1992, his father Ernest in 1975 and his mother Polly in 1948. In keeping with Walters wishes, following Cremation, a Graveside interment will be held on Saturday, October 23 in Carberry, MB at 1:30 p.m., where he will rest with his beloved Marguerite, Forever In His Garden. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to The Naval Museum of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Arrangements in care of LEYDENS FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Calgary, AB, telephone: 403-228-4422 and WHITES FUNERAL HOME, Neepawa, MB, telephone: 204-476-2848. We, the family would like to thank all the staff, especially Unit 2AB, at the Colonel Belcher who cared so kindly for Walter. All his special Dana Village visitors, Mary, Stu, Paul, Bella, Nora and Alice, his life-long wonderful Winnipeg friends, Ray and Madge Burwash, Anne and Bob Peggie. Your constant support in so many thoughtful ways will never be forgotten.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 1999