LAWRENCE (LAWRIE) E. DALTON -

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LAWRENCE (LAWRIE) E. DALTON 1912 - 2002 On Tuesday, December 3, 2002 Lawrie passed away at Riverview Health Care Centre. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Marium, his sons, Gary (Gale) and Rick (Lillian) his step daughters, Lynn (Ross) and Merrily; his step sons, Noel and Kerry (Marg) his grandchildren, Susan (Don), Derek, Steven, Sarah, Adam, Christina, Lindsey, Erin, Rob, Louise and his great grandchildren, Crystal, Mitchell, Ryan, Drew, Claire and Kourtney. He will also be missed by his nephews, nieces and many friends. Lawrie was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Lewis) his second wife, Agnes (McIntosh) his parents (John and Mary Dalton) his brother Bill and sister, Rita Boughey. Lawrie was born in Winnipeg on August 23, 1912. He graduated from Kelvin High School and worked as an underground miner in the West Hawk area. When the mine closed, he delivered for the Coca Cola Company throughout the rural areas of Manitoba. During the Second World War, Lawrie was denied military service for medical reasons, so he did defence contract work with Canada Car Ltd in Fort William, ON. Lawrie joined Trans Canada Airlines (Air Canada) as a machinist and worked his way up to the Millwright shop. He was highly skilled in his field. After completing almost 35 years with the company, Lawrie retired to Lac Du Bonnet. During his retirement, he worked for the atomic energy plant in Pinawa and was "Mr. Fix It" for friends and neighbours. Lawrie was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Machinist Union. Lawrie had a wonderful sense of humour and made friends wherever he went. He was a "character"! He loved his family unconditionally and was always there to help us out in his own inimitable style. He was generous in so many ways - helping anyone in need. He loved children and adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He especially loved being with Marium at the cottage at White Mud Falls and enjoyed wintering in Tucson, Arizona where they had made many friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 2:30 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway. The family wishes to thank Dr. K. Pickard, Misericordia Health Care Unit and the nursing staff at Riverview for their sensitive care. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Salvation Army 500-55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1L8 or to a charity of choice. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2002