CAMPBELL EDWARD MAXWELL

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CAMPBELL EDWARD MAXWELL It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Campbell Maxwell at the age of 78 years at the Riverview Health Facility, on June 3, 2001. Campbell was born in his home in Transcona on December 6, 1922. He spent his formative years in Transcona and helped his extended family on their farm near Holland, MB. He joined the RCAF at the tender age of 17 and ended the war as a flight pilot, training others to fight the war so he could care for his mother at home. In 1950, not only did he graduate from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Pharmacy, but spent his convocation building dikes to protect his beloved Winnipeg. In 1959, with the late Richard Briggs, he established Briggs and Maxwell Pharmacy (now St. James Pharmacy), which existed for 30 years serving the people of St. James. He always had a quick smile and funny joke for his customers to accompany his sound advice. Cam is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Gale) his sons, Campbell, Thomas and Paul and his daughters, Ramie (Burnell) and Paddy (Davidson). He is also lovingly remembered by his 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as his surviving sister Winnifred (Anderson) and all his loving in-laws. Campbell is predeceased by his parents, Archibald and Pauline (Davies) his brothers, James and Ralph and his sister-in-law Margaret. His many friends, co-workers and customers will hold a special place for him in their hearts. A funeral mass will be held at John XXIII, The Assiniboia Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Ave., Monday, June 11, at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow downstairs. Private family internment, Tuesday, June 12, at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Riverview Health Care Centre - their support and care was comforting during a very difficult time. God saw him getting tired, And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him, And whispered "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 09, 2001