JOHN MONTGOMERY CURRY

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JOHN MONTGOMERY CURRY John Montgomery Curry, aged 47 years, died suddenly Friday, November 26, 1999. He was born October 31, 1952 in Winnipeg. John was predeceased by his great Aunt Margaret Taylor. He leaves behind a loving family, Marilyn, his wife of 26 years; children Tyler (fiancee Darlene), Jennifer, and Andrew; parents Ed and Grace Curry; sisters-in-law Susan, her husband Fred and their children Naomi and John; and Cathy, her husband Richard and their children Harry and Gabrielle. His familys most treasured memory is of a husband and father who placed their happiness above all else. John graduated from Vincent Massey High School and from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Agriculture. At the time of his passing, John was serving the Rural Municipality of Headingley as Reeve. He was first elected in the fall of 1995 and was re-elected to a second term in 1998. John was also a Chairman of the Mayors and Reeves Committee of the Capital Region. He was employed by Unipork Genetics. An exceptionally dedicated volunteer, John received the Volunteer Recognition Award for Outstanding Service in 1996. The list of his volunteer commitments were extensive and varied. For the past 22 years, John had been a vibrant member of the Headingley United Church. He served as board Chairman, as Trustee, as a faithful Sunday School teacher, and even as a "dastardly villain" and "dashing hero" in the church dinner theaters. John spent innumerable hours coaching various levels of minor hockey and was a mentor for countless young people. He had a special love and respect for nature. John Curry was a man of honor and responsibility, of honesty and fairness, and of deep Christian faith. A celebration of Johns life will take place on December 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the Headingley United Church. A reception will follow at the North Headingley Hall on #1 Highway West. If friends so desire, donations in Johns memory may be made to the Headingley United Church, Garden of Memories c/o Headingley United Church, 110 Bridge Rd, Headingley Manitoba, R4H 1G3; or to Jocelyn House, 177 Egerton Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 2W7; or to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 1999