CLIFF KITSON

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CLIFF KITSON Passed away peacefully December 20, 2003 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Marj; son Neil; daughter-in-law Hilary; grandchildren, Frances, Joseph, Heather and Alexandra of Vancouver, BC; sister Evelyn (Lorne) Ardron and nieces and nephews of Coquitlam, BC and sister-in-law Esther Brown of Wawanesa, MB. He was predeceased by his sister Irma Kitson of Brandon, earlier this year. He will also be missed by cousins, associates and his many friends. Cliff was born in Reston, MB on September 4, 1921 and attended university in Brandon. There he met Marjorie Elliott and they married on January 1, 1945. After his discharge from the army, Cliff spent seven years teaching at Brandon University. Their next move was to Hamilton to further his education. After two years at university, he then taught at Hill Park Secondary School in Hamilton. In 1960, the Kitson family relocated to Kenora, ON where Cliff taught sciences at Lakewood and Beaver Brae schools. Many students had Cliff to thank for getting them through physics. In 1984, he retired after teaching for many years and later said "and I enjoyed every one of them." Scouting, flying, politics, astronomy, history, music and church were important interests in his life. At one time he was a fireman on the C.P.R. and retained a passion for steam locomotives for the rest of his life. He was active in many community organizations, The Hospital Board and Community Palliative Care Committee were particularly important to him. Throughout the years, he had a continued concern about aboriginal health and opportunities. Cliff had a zest for life and was still making plans for the spring when he died. A memorial service will be held at Knox United Church, Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation, Knox Memorial Fund, or any charity of choice. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation entrusted with arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2003