STANLEY DOUGLAS SAWYER

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STANLEY DOUGLAS SAWYER January 18, 1921 - February 12, 2003 Peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2003 Stan Sawyer passed away at Deer Lodge Hospital at the age of 82. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, Stan leaves to mourn his passing, son Patrick, wife Patricia; daughter Kathleen, husband Terry; daughter Maureen and husband Dennis; daughter-in-law Karen; grandchildren, Jason, Wade, Leslie, Angie and Mark; also survived by his sister-in-law Sheila and husband Charles; niece Sheila Dawn and nephew Charley. Stan was born in Norwood, England in 1921. He joined the R.A.F. at the age of 17 and served in various campaigns around the globe, most notably the Second World War. After the war, he worked for B.O.A.C. as an aircraft mechanic. In 1948 Stan came to Canada and took a job working for The Bay as a draftsman. This career was short lived as the aircraft industry came calling again and he joined Standard Aero Engine. Stan worked for Standard for more than 30 years until his retirement. In retirement Marg and Stan spent as much time as possible at their cottage in the Whiteshell. The family wishes to express a most sincere thanks to Dr. Schroeder and Dr. Murray and the wonderful staff at the Grace and Deer Lodge Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either The Grace Hospital Foundation or the Deer Lodge Centre. A memorial service will be held at Saint Annes Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2003