JAMES CECIL DEW -

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JAMES CECIL DEW 1908 - 2002 Peacefully, at the age of 93, on January 24, 2002 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Cecil passed away with his loving wife of 59 years and his family by his side. Cecil was predeceased by his parents, son Wayne, brother Colin (Evelyn) and four sisters Doris (Herb), Connie (Ed), Margaret and Phyllis (Ted). Cecil is survived by his wife Evelyn; son Lyle (Debbie) daughter Myrna (Ken) daughter-in-law Marilyn (Tom) grandchildren, Murray (Trudy) Michelle (Darrell) Doug (Jill) Keri (Adam) Bret; step-grandchildren, Chrystal (Brent) Shyla (John) step great-grandchildren, Brett, Tyler, Seth, Mason; brother Alan (Anna) sister-in-law Marion (Lloyd) brother-in-law Al and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cecil was born September 28, 1908 in Winnipeg and was raised on the original Dew homestead, some three miles outside the village of Woodlands.He farmed until 1948 and then took employment with the R.M. of Woodlands until 1967. He moved from the Woodlands area to the town of Stonewall in December, 1964. He then entered employment with the town in 1967 until his retirement. In his younger days Cecil was an accomplished sportsman in baseball, and hockey and in later years in curling. Cecil was always active in community affairs. He was a longstanding member of the Masonic Lodge; Order of the Eastern Star and an honorary member of the Stonewall Legion. The family would like to kindly thank all the homecare nurses and workers for their excellent care, the staff at Red River Place Seniors Home and the doctors, nurses and staff at Selkirk General Hospital for the superior care Cecil received during the last months of his life. Prayers and viewing will be held on Monday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall with Rev. Mary Best officiating. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion. Cremation and a private family interment to follow at a later date. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2002