GEORGE ALEXANDER HOSSACK

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GEORGE ALEXANDER HOSSACK Peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, George Alexander Hossack of Winnipeg passed away at the Riverview Health Centre with his loving family by his side. George is survived and will be sorely missed by his loving wife Mary (Molly) of Winnipeg; his three children, daughter Beverley Cameron and husband David of Elm Creek, Man., daughter Diane Bates and husband Fred of Winnipeg and son George Hossack of Calgary, Alta. He is survived by nine grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren, Guy and Lorna Leakey (Jeff, Ryan and Brianne), Lori and Derrick Gunnlaugson (Ainsley, Jillian and Derek), Kelly and Ian McIntosh (Scott, Laura and Evan), Grant Leakey, Cheryl and Roland Isaak (Jennifer and Justin), Tracey and Jim Harvie (Dylan and Quinn), Craig and Tori Bates (Devon), Stacey and Dan Steinberg (Cooper) and Reagan Hossack. He is also survived by his nephew George Morrison of North Vancouver, BC; his brothers-in-law, Al Calvert, Art King and wife Grace; sisters-in-law, Ruth Gardiner, Dorothy Webb, Grace Taylor, Joyce King and several nieces and nephews. George was born in Winnipeg on February 19, 1916, the second child of George and Ada Hossack. George grew up and attended school in Winnipeg and in 1938, married Mary (Molly) King with whom he enjoyed 63 years of marriage. He was employed in Winnipeg with the American Railway (Midland) from 1933 until 1970 when he and Mary moved to Vancouver to care for Georges father after the passing of his mother. He then joined BC Hydro and retired in 1976. He and Mary moved back to Winnipeg in 1984 to be closer to their family and continue to enjoy their well-deserved retirement years. George was a kind, quiet, unassuming man with a genuine concern for his family and the well being of others. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and we will miss him immensely. Rest in peace Dad and Buba; well always love you. Many thanks to family physician Dr. M. Shnider, the staff at the Victoria Hospital (Elaine, Mike and Linda) and to Georges home care workers, Wes and Geoff. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hubert Marr, the nursing and support staff of the Riverview Health Care Centre for the wonderful care George received and for making his last days as comfortable as possible. The caring and compassion shown by everyone throughout Georges illness and Marys stay in hospital has helped our family through a difficult time and we are forever grateful. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Georges life will take place on Monday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., (south of the Royal Canadian Mint). For those who desire, they may prepare a memory or say a few words to be shared at the celebration. Remembrances of George, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 or to the Huntingtons Disease Resource Centre, 825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg R3A 1M5. "TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE YOU LOVE IS NOT TO DIE" Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 11, 2001