JOHN LESLIE DAWSON

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JOHN LESLIE DAWSON Peacefully, on Saturday, January 27, 2001, at Seven Oaks General Hospital, John Leslie Dawson at the age of 66 years passed away with his wife at his side. He was predeceased by his father John, in 1951 and mother Isabella, in 1999. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Blanche; three daughters, Karen Letkeman (Gary Glover), Sandra Dawson-Foley (Paul), Lenore Mitchell (Jim) five grandchildren, Zachary, Sydney, Mallory Letkeman, Michaela Foley, Bailey Mitchell; relatives in California and Scotland. John was born in Winnipeg on November 23, 1934, growing up in the West end. He attended Greenway, General Wolfe and Daniel McIntyre schools. John and Blanche were married April 6, 1957, residing in West Kildonan for most of their married life. He worked at Canada Packers, Midwest Storage and Dist., and Brooke Bond which later became Thomas J. Lipton. He enjoyed his working career but was quite happy to take early retirement. The time spent with his family was his greatest joy and also the summers at Matlock. He was a hard worker, making sure his family was taken care of above everything else. He enjoyed his friends and also the friends of his daughters who affectionately called him Dad. John was generous with all, had simple tastes in life, enjoying most sitting on the deck at Matlock and listening to the birds sing. Everyone enjoyed his sense of humour, gentle teasing and conversations with him to solve the worlds problems. He fought the struggle of Diabetes for 40 years and now is at peace. We will miss him but his presence will always be with us. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. S. Cleghorn for his excellent care, also Paramedics, Emergency and I.C. U. staff of Seven Oaks General Hospital. Celebration of Johns life will be held on Wednesday, January 31 at 1:00 p.m. at Kildonan United Church, 187 Kilbride Avenue with Rev. T. Maunder officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, John would appreciate donations to Kildonan United Church General Fund, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2001