HENRY SHIPPER

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HENRY SHIPPER Henry Shipper, of 128 Killoran Cres., Stratford, ON, passed away suddenly at the Stratford General Hospital on Thursday, December 19, 2002 in his 89th year. Born in Winnipeg, MB, he was a son of the late Henry and Geertje (Worst) Shipper. Henry served with the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War in Heavy Anti-Aircraft Artillery. He retired as General Manager from Eastern Smallware and Stationary Company in Winnipeg on April 30, 1974, enjoyed many years of curling at the Rossmere Curling Club, Winnipeg, and spending time at the family cottage at Beaver Creek. In August 1995, Henry and his wife Freda moved to Stratford, ON. Beloved husband of Freda Gustafson, whom he married in Winnipeg on September 24, 1938. Dear father of Carol and husband Alan Oakes of Stratford, and Gail and husband Gary Mullin of St. George, NB. Dear grandfather of Amber and Cody Oakes, Mike Mullin, and Carl Mullin and wife Denise. Also surviving are several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, Bert and John Shipper. In keeping with Henrys wishes, funeral arrangements will be private. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation through the Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert St., Stratford, ON N5A 3K4 (519-271-5062).

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2002