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IAN (JOHNNY) THOMSON
Born: Jun 27, 1915
Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2003
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryIAN (JOHNNY) THOMSON Peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2003 at the Health Sciences Centre, Ian (Johnny) Thomson passed away at the age of 87 years. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 57 years Evelyn, daughters, Eileen Blackmore, Brenda (Garry) Schlag and Jan Nenis; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are sisters, Joan, May and Ena; and numerous other relatives and close friends. Johnny was born in Toronto, ON on June 27, 1915 and moved to Winnipeg in 1967 where he conducted his own painting and decoration business until he finally retired in 1990. Johnny will be remembered by all that knew him for his infectious grin and love for fishing, gardening, travelling and family. Special thanks to the caring staff at Lions Manor Personal Care Centre for their care and compassion. A memorial service will take place on Friday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 9Z9. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2003