DONALD JOHN CUNNINGHAM

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DONALD JOHN CUNNINGHAM Peacefully on December 25, 2003, Donald (Don) passed away at his home in Traverse Bay, MB at the age of 59 years. Don is survived by his loving wife, Jean of 27 years;; and son Devon (Monica) and Donnie Jr. of Winnipeg; Derwin (Jackie) of Selkirk, MB; his oldest son Paul and grandson, Blair of Norway House, MB; his only daughter, Heather Bell (Ryan) and granddaughter, Jana Bell of Selkirk; his sisters, Betty Attwood of Calgary, AB, Viola Huish of Cranbrook, BC, Moira Setter (Jack Bullivant), Adelaide Law (Don Little) all of Selkirk; brothers, Bob Cunningham (Irene) and his twin Captain Alex Cunningham of Winnipeg, numerous nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his parents, Robert F. and Violet Cunningham and niece, Violet Cunningham (23 months). Don was born in Selkirk and raised in Clandeboye, MB. He started working at an early age. During the summers he worked on many of the Lake Winnipeg boats, which are now in the Selkirk Marine Museum. In the winter months he worked on the Tractor Trains up North, hauling freight for Sigfussen Transportation. For many years he worked at Thompson Inco Mines and Lynn Lake. Dons work took him and his family to many parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan before settling in Traverse Bay. Dons last job was as a police constable with L.G.D. of Alexander Police Department where he served for seven and a half years. He was forced into retirement when he started to go blind in 1996 (permanently in 1997). Don fought a courageous battle with diabetes. Don had several hobbies, one of which was carpentry work. He loved to build furniture for friends and relatives. His most prized piece of work is in the Anglican Christ Church in Fort Alexander, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Champ Amputee Program, in care of Bill Neal, 113 Marianne, Winnipeg. Cremation has taken place. Dons ashes will be laid to rest at a later date. A memorial service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 341 Eveline St., Selkirk on Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Matthew Brough and Rev. Andrew Sinclair officiating. The family extends a special thanks to the nurses and doctors at the Pine Falls Hospital, the Selkirk and District General Hospital, the Rehab Ward at the HSC, and the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg. Gilbart Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2003