LES JOSEPH MILLINGTON

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LES JOSEPH MILLINGTON It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on Friday, December 27, 2002, at the Health Science Centre. Les is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Luvena; his children, Shirley Olivier (Emile), James (Judy) and Beverley Seier (Gerald) his 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Les was born in Derbyshire, England, on July 15, 1911. He came to Canada at the age of 14 years. He began his lifelong dairy career with Hays Farms in Alberta. After Mom and Dad were married in 1936 they travelled to Manitoba where he founded the Rockwood Holstein herd in partnership with the Trappist monks and Ted Townsend. Upon dispersal of the herd in 1955 Mom and Dad moved to Georgetown, ON, where they founded a sales and export business, Rockwood International Livestock Ltd. After extensive travel throughout the world with the business Mom and Dad retired and returned to Manitoba. They enjoyed travelling south to Florida and Texas during the winter months. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2003, at the St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Hwy., Rev. Dr. Patrick A. Morand officiating, co-celebrated by Rev. Fr. Paul Campeau. A private family interment will take place at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Less memory to League for Life, 579 Desmeurons, or the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, 135 John Forsyth Rd. Dad, you have touched the lives of so many. "As Life Unfolds" P. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 156 Marion Street 949-4864

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 02, 2003