CHARLES JOSEPH GINGRAS

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CHARLES JOSEPH GINGRAS Peacefully on the morning of May 10, 2004, Charles Joseph Gingras, aged 95, passed away at St. Boniface Hospital. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife Margaret of 51 years of marriage; his daughters Margo (Andy) Kiazyk and Rita (Larry) Lewarton; three grandchildren Greg, Alycia and Trevor; as well as his sister Gertrude (Donald) Miller of Ottawa, sister-in-law Lillian, and many nieces and nephews. Charlie worked for 46 years with the Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. During the War 1939 to 1945, Charlie enlisted with the R.C.A.F. and was an aerial photographer. His great love of books and the importance he placed on education are gifts he gave to his children and grandchildren. He had several hobbies during his lifetime; photography, bird-watching, jelly making, and genealogy were his favourites. He valued his church and cultural community. He was active in and served on the executive of many organizations: St. Thomas More Chaplaincy, St. Pauls Library Guild, Heritage Credit Union (now Cambrian), Sherwin-Williams Old Guard, Credit Institute of Canada, and St. Boniface Historical Society. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Chapel, 66 Birchdale Ave., with Father Lucien Roy presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Charlies memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to St. Thomas More Building Fund, in care of Holy Cross Church, 252 Dubuc St., Winnipeg, MB R2H 1E3. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Nason at CancerCare and the Radiation Staff. A special thanks to the staff on 6A South and nurse Tammy on C.V.T., Dr. B. Kvern and Dr. R. Anderson. Many thanks to all the transportation volunteers. "One who lives for others and serves-never dies." The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2004