NORMAN LOUIS SELLICK (PRUDEN)

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NORMAN LOUIS SELLICK (PRUDEN) H20594 W.W.II Rifleman Norman Sellick Queens Own Cameron Highlanders March 3, 1922 - April 26, 2004 We announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Norman Louis Sellick (Woody) on Monday, April 26, 2004 at the Percy E. Moore Hospital in Hodgson, MB at the age of 82 years. Norman is survived by his sons, Robert, Norman, Barry, Danny and Steven; daughters, Debbie and Dawn; grandchildren, Robert, Christopher, Nicholas, Kristopher, Tyler, Marie and Katherine; great-grandchildren, Dakota and Diamond; brother Fred Pruden; sisters, Kay Thomas, Edna Snyder and Rose Booth; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Norman was predeceased by his wife Marge; parents, Robert and Florence Pruden; brothers, Walter Pruden, Sam Pruden and Robert Pruden; sisters, Phyllis Pemberton, Sisper Smith, Susie Pruden and Chris Beard; brothers-in-law, Del Pemberton, George Beard, Carl Thomas and Edgar Stevenson; daughter-in-law Doreen Stevenson. Norman was raised by his aunt Katherine Sellick at an early age in Winnipeg, where he received his education. In 1938 Norman played junior hockey with the St. Boniface Seals the year they won the Memorial Cup, beating the Oshawa Generals. In 1939 The Second World War broke out, Norman enlisted in the Canadian Army on September 18, 1940 with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. He later transferred to the Regina Rifles Regiment. On June 6, 1944 Norman took part in the Normandy invasion landing on Juno Beach. Norman was later transferred to the Lake Superior Regiment. In October 1944, Norman was wounded in action at Antwerp, Belgium, from here he was transferred to a hospital in England. Norman was honourably discharged on September 20, 1945 "to return to civil life" (on demobilization). Norman had served in Canada, The United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Norman was awarded the following medals: 1939-45 Star; Defense Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp; War Medal 1939-45 and the France-Germany Star. Norman was employed with Subterranean Construction in Winnipeg in the 1950s until the mid 1970s. For the last five years Norman was living at the Fisher Personal Care Home in Fisher Branch. A wake service will be held on Friday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. Both services will be held at the St. Phillips Anglican Church, Hodgson. Rev. Wesley Barrett and Rev. Barry Bear officiating. Interment will follow at the Hodgson Community Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Fisher Personal Care Home and the staff at the Percy E. Moore Hospital for giving Dad excellent care. As well thanks to the Peguis Chief and Council. Arrangements Entrusted To ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2004