CARL LEONARD FITZPATRICK

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CARL LEONARD FITZPATRICK After living for the past several years with Alzheimers disease, Carl Leonard Fitzpatrick, aged 75, originally of Summerside, died peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre on Sunday, July 28, 2002. He was predeceased in 1993 by Nelda (nee Gaudet) of Miscouche, PEI, his wife of 46 years. He was also predeceased by his infant sister Helen, father Leonard (1956), and mother Josephine (1986). Carl is survived by sons, David (wife Leona) of Winnipeg, Robert of Rankin Inlet (wife Phyllis of Yorkton) and Bryan (wife Serenella) of Rome and Bangkok; and nine grandchildren, Kimberly, Michael, Steven, Trina, Jennifer, Kelly, Sean, Darcy, Arianna. As an under-aged youth, "Fitz" joined the Canadian Navy in 1943, serving aboard the Mine Sweeper, HMCS Blairmore, in European and UK waters, and during the D-Day invasion. Following the war, Carl returned to Summerside where he worked at the local radio station and news-paper, and competed as an amateur boxer. Carl rejoined the military in 1951 serving in Korea with the PPCLI. He later had postings in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, and overseas in Germany, the Middle East, and Vietnam. He served much of his career as an Information Officer for the military and was eventually appointed to the position of Assistant Director of Public Information at the Department of National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa. He closed his military career in Winnipeg, retiring in 1981 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He and Nelda enjoyed several happy years of retirement, taking pleasure in frequent visits with grandchildren. Carl enjoyed reading and writing and had a keen interest in following political events. He valued education and encouraged similar interests for his children and grandchildren. A private family gathering has been held and cremation has taken place. The family wishes to thank the staff on T3 and T5 at Deer Lodge Centre. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carls name to the Alzheimers Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, R3C 1M4. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2002