JOHN ALVAH MOIR

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JOHN ALVAH MOIR September 22, 1916- January 4, 2000 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of John Moir announce his passing. John leaves to mourn, Lillian, his loving and devoted wife of 57 years; daughters, Carolyn (Peter) Eastwick, Phyllis (Dan) Black, and son John; grandchildren, Kevin, Pam and Linda and great-granddaughters Jessica and Taryn. He also leaves his brother Dr. Ross (Mae) Moir of St. Paul, Minnesota and numerous nephews and nieces. John was predeceased by sisters, Alice, Evelyn and brother Bruce. He graduated from the U. of M. faculty of Pharmacy in 1940. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and trained in Esquimault, serving in Halifax and Ottawa. He remained a member of the Naval Officers Association and was Past President. After the war he returned to Winnipeg and along with his brother Bruce, were proprietors of Osborne Drugs, a Fort Rouge neighbourhood landmark. They closed the store in August, 1981. Right Worshipful Brother John was an active member of the Fort Garry Masonic Lodge #130 A.F. & A.M. and was a past master. He was also Honorary Life Member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Perfection. In 1992 John was bestowed the title of Honorary District Deputy Grand Master, for which he and the family were very proud. John enjoyed many years at Lake Winnipeg with the family. Memories abound of the weekends together as well as the great BBQ roast dinners served on the porch. The Horticultural Society and the Red River Exhibition Flower Show were interests that John enjoyed along with Lillian. They were both very active in these organizations. The family thank all the staff of the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg for the wonderful care and attention given to our husband, father and grandfather. Your care and devotion made his last years as comfortable as possible. Friends may call at the Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway on Friday (today) from 5 until 7 p.m. Services will be held at St. Patrick and St. Jude Anglican Church, 612 Valour Road at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, with Rev. John Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. After interment approximately noon, the family welcomes friends to meet at the Parish Hall, 625 Spruce Street for refreshments. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2000