WILLIAM JOHN

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WILLIAM JOHN "BILL" DAVIE On Sunday, August 5, 2001, after a brief battle with cancer, Bill Davie passed away in St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 87. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Mary of 67 years; son John (Carol) his sister Frances Iannone (Nick) brother Harry (Noella) sister-in-law Maureen and cousin Roy (Barbara). He was predeceased by his brothers, Pinkie and Sandy. He will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren, Robbie, Jamie, Richard, Julie and Sandra; as well as six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bill was born on July 24, 1914, raised in Transcona, and had an interesting and varied career that included 10 years as a miner in Flin Flon and 10 years as a Winnipeg Police Officer and proud member of the Police Pipe Band. Bill had an outgoing personality that led to a number of successful sales careers and, along with Mary, operated Davies Lunch on McDermot Avenue for 15 years. The family wishes to especially thank the nurses and orderlies on A-6, St. Boniface General Hospital, for their loving care and kindness to Bill and the family. Bill was an active member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 256 Smith St., and a memorial service will be held there on Thursday, August 9 at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Robin Mather officiating. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., R3C 2B7. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2001