GORDON ALBRIGHT

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GORDON ALBRIGHT Suddenly, on Monday morning October 25, 1999, at his home in Beausejour, Man. Mr. Gordon Albright, passed away at the age of 78 years. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 44 years, Lilly W. (Reinhardt) his son Kendall and his wife Jane and grandson Peter; his daughter Sherri and her husband David and grandchildren, Christie and Zachary; and his sister Bernice Bond of Winnipeg. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Harold L. and Stella; and his brothers, Bill and Dana. Gordon served in the Royal Canadian Navy for four years during the Second World War as a decoder on the Minesweeper the HMCS Milltown. He was a member of the Beausejour Legion No. 132 for many years. Following the war, he attended the University of Manitoba for three and one-half years. He came to Beausejour to open and manage the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Store in October, 1953 and remained there until his retirement in 1986. During his lifetime here, he served on several local organizational boards in various capacities. He loved all nature, also travelling, curling and golfing. He was a most loving husband, father and grandfather. He can never be forgotten or replaced. He was a great man who loved his children, and his grandchildren will miss him terribly. We will all sadly miss his wonderful outlook on life and sense of humour. We love you, Dad. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sobering Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place on Wednesday, October 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., also at the Sobering Funeral Chapel. Rev. Kelly Thomson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Variety Club of Manitoba or to the Childrens Research Foundation. Sobering Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Park Ave. E. Beausejour, Man. in care of arrangements. Phone: 1-204-268-3510.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 1999