FRANK JOSEPH TOOLE

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FRANK JOSEPH TOOLE November 20, 1931 - September 16, 2003 Surrounded by his family, Frank Joseph Toole, aged 71 years, passed away with dignity and grace at the Seven Oaks Hospital. Frank is survived by Wanda, his devoted wife of 46 years; his sons, Allan and Paddy (Elaine) daughters, Cynthia Toole, sons, Jordan and Gabriel of Toronto; and Laura English (Bob), daughters, Jessica and Emily; in-laws, Sylvia and Bob Bydak, sons, Bobby, Danny and Jeff; and his sister Bernice Ingram (Lindsey), children, Peter and Sandra. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Sr. and Hazel Toole. Frank was born and raised on Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg. In 1972 he co-founded Excel Elevators with his partner Ron T. Ogilvy. He remained president of Excel Elevators until his retirement in 1989. Franks great love was his cottage at Spruce Bay on Lake Winnipeg which he built and where he eventually retired. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved duck hunting. Bird watching was another of Franks pastimes. He built many bird houses over the years. One of Franks greatest gifts was his wicked sense of humour, and it will be missed by all. A memorial service to celebrate Franks life will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 50 - 1st Ave., Gimli, MB. A private family interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ducks Unlimited Canada, PO Box 1160, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 or a charity of your choice. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 20, 2003