JOHN (JACK) ALEXANDER CROLLY

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JOHN (JACK) ALEXANDER CROLLY Peacefully, on February 8, 2000 at Victoria General Hospital. Jack will be greatly missed by his wife Florence Margaret Crolly, to whom he had been married for over 60 years; his sons, Jack (Darlene) and Ken; his grandchildren, Colin (Jennifer), Allison (Ken Dessler) and Jason; his great-grandchild Aiyana and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Maude Sullivan, Florence Ferguson and Mable Crolly. Jack lived a full life, making a career with the Manitoba Telephone System beginning in 1936. At the time of his retirement in 1975 he held the position of Assistant Plant Manager. Jacks term with the "Telephone" was interrupted during the Second World War when he served overseas from 1939 to 1942 wit R.C.A.F. 110 City of Winnipeg Squadron, later renamed 400 Squadron. Upon his return to Canada his service with the R.C.A.F. continued until the end of the war. A life long amateur radio enthusiast. Jack went by the call sign VE4KI, and it was through his amateur radio that he was able to maintain close contact with the many life long friends he made while in the service. A gentle man of wit and integrity, Jack left a mark on those around him and he will be sorrowfully missed by friends and family alike. The family would like to express special thanks to the Toyne Family for their ongoing support and concern and the nurses of Unit 5, Victoria General Hospital for their loving care during his illness. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society. Interment will take place at St. Vital Cemetery on Friday, February 11, at 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance at 3:00 p.m. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2000