GEORGE BARNETT CHEYNE JOHNSTON

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GEORGE BARNETT CHEYNE JOHNSTON It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa. George passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at his residence in Sandy Hook, MB after a brave battle with cancer. It is hard to believe that he will not be here for us. George was born March 5, 1921 on Mulvey Avenue in Winnipeg. At a young age he spent many happy hours at his Uncle Jimmy Cheynes farm in Fairford, MB. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 56 years Dorothy; daughters Barbara (Dick) Jackman of Edmonton, Shirley of Long Beach, California; and granddaughters Valerie (David) Regan and Lindsay (Daryl) Presley of Edmonton. Also left to mourn his passing are brothers Jimmy (Wanda) and family of New Westminister, B.C., Alan (Muriel) and family of Winnipeg; half-sister Lynn (Craig) Robertson and family of Winnipeg. Cousins including Pat Spiring and family, Arlene (George) Wilson and family of Winnipeg, Hugh (Karen) Gordon of Kelowna, B.C., Gordon (Grace) Cheyne and family of Portage la Prairie, many other cousins and their families and "Outlaw" sisters and brothers-in-law. George was predeceased by his mother Nellie and father James. George enrolled in the Royal Canadian Navy at HMCS Chippawa on May 15, 1942 for the Second World War "The Big One. He served on Arrowhead and Cowichan, was on the Triangle Run, and later while out of Portsmouth, England he served on a Minesweeper and took part in sweeping the English Channel on D-Day. On discharge from the Navy in December 1945, George returned to Winnipeg and Canada Packers where he was employed for a total of 44 years, the last many years as Chief Engineer. He retired in April, 1983 to pursue his passion for golf full time. He was very saddened to see his life long "home away from home" at Canada Packers imploded in 2000. After retirement George and Dorothy spent many happy winters golfing in New Braunfels, Texas and Long Beach, California. He had his first Hole-In-One on November 28, 1989 in Texas and his last one with the "Old Boys" Tuesday golf in Sandy Hook on May 14, 2002. Dad loved life and had a tremendous sense of humour. He loved his family dearly. He took great pride in his beautiful garden and yard. He lived to play golf and many times he would play 36 holes a day. His greatest delight was supplementing his income while playing with his "Golf Buddies". George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 182, Gimli, Acacia Lodge 111, and Sandy Hook Golf Course. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Georges life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 182, 146 6th Street, Gimli on Friday, October 25, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The family would like to thank Dr. C. Chapnick, Dr. S. PrudHomme, office staff and staff at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Gimli, Dr. M. Shojania and Maryanne at the Cancer Care Manitoba St. Boniface Unit. We would also like to thank all our family, friends and neighbours for their love, support, delicious food and all the help around the yard. We will never be able to thank you enough. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Johnson Memorial Hospital, Gimli, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 182, Gimli, or to Cancer Care Manitoba, St. Boniface Unit, 409 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 (Nursing Education or Dr. Shojania Research Fund). Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 24, 2002