HELGI ANDERSON

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HELGI ANDERSON It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Helgi George Ingveldur Anderson, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, September 15, 2000 at Grace Hospital. Helgi, the eldest of six children, was born September 11, 1918 in Winnipeg, to Ingolfur and Larunsena Anderson. In the early 20s, the family moved to Red Deer Point and later to Winnipegosis where the brothers and sister attended school. In the late 30s, he moved to Winnipeg where he voluntarily joined the R.C.N.V.R., soon after the war began. He was proud of his Navy record serving briefly on Canadas west coast, the Bermuda area, but mainly in the North Atlantic on convoy duty protecting the life line of supplies shipped from North America to Britain. During an 18 hour watch, he spotted an enemy U-Boat in the center of the convoy. His alertness saved many lives and precious cargo. Soon after his discharge at the end of the war, he was employed in the Naval Fire Department for 25 years and rose to the position of Lieutenant. Helgi spent several years in the Military Hospital in Halifax. After having lived 50 years in Halifax, his wish was to return to Winnipeg. He received a transfer to Deer Lodge Centre in March 1997, where he remained until his passing. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch No. 4 as well as a member of the White Ensign Naval Club. Helgi will always be remembered as a person dedicated to his work as well as a good provider, a person who did not complain but could see the good in people in the midst of his many disappointments and health struggles. He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Carol, one brother Finnbogi, his first wife Marie Lucy and his second wife Jean Howell. Left to mourn are his five children - in Winnipeg - Timothy (Kathy) in Halifax - Stephen (Helen), Brian (Dallas), Helen (Buck) in Vancouver - Laurie. Also in Vancouver, brothers, Kristin and Andres and in Winnipeg, sister Caroline (Brian), brother Conrad (Ida), sisters-in-law Florence and Helga as well as a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to gratefully express our thanks to the "Staff on T-4" at Deer Lodge Centre and "Staff on 5-South and 4-South" at Grace Hospital for their acts of kindness during Helgis stay in both facilities. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Helgis life will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. (at Aubrey Street). Internment following at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. In lieu of flowers, those so wishing may send a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 301 - 352 Donald St., Winnipeg R3B 2H8. "At the going down of the sun We will remember him" NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 19, 2000