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ALEXANDER "SANDY" KIRK November 28, 1921 - February 20, 2001 It is with deep sadness, with his family at his side, that we announce the passing of Alexander Edward "Sandy" Kirk after a valiant struggle with pneumonia at Concordia Hospital on February 20, 2001 at the age of 79. Sandy as he was affectionally called, is survived by his loving wife Margaret of 50 years; daughter Lisa (Art MacIntyre) precious granddaughter Hanna; brothers, Edward and Ronald and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Lloyd and sisters, Pauline and Irene. Sandy was born and raised in Winnipeg, and served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Upon returning he resumed employment with the C.N.R. retiring in 1985. His interests included bowling and golfing, working in the yard, trips to Shooting Star Casino with Margaret, and maintaining strong ties with life long friends. The family would like to express our gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff in the Intensive Care Unit and Third Floor East at Concordia Hospital for their care and compassion. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 24 at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. A gathering of family and friends will follow in the Desjardins Reception Centre. A private family interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 22, 2001