ALLAN HOWARD SWAIN

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ALLAN HOWARD SWAIN It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Allan Swain, of Belair, MB on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 80 years. Allan was born in St. Andrews, MB on September 6, 1923. He is survived by his wife Stefania; children, Connie (Gordon) Bardarson, Grant (Gail) and Heather (Rene) Desautels. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Trisha (Kevin) Orriss, Nicole (Shane) Wilson, Chris Bardarson, Erica (Regan) Olafson, Joran and Makenna Desautels; great-grandchildren, Soren and Tyra Olafson; sisters, Gloria Kaario and family in Vancouver, BC; Ethel Pollock and family in Winnipeg, MB; brother Dallas (Joanne) and family from Marchand, MB. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Catherine; sister Blanche and brother Melford; great-granddaughter Kiyanna Wilson; brothers-in-law, Archie Kaario and Fred Pollock. Allan saw action overseas with the Manitoba 12th Dragoons during the Second World War. His armoured car was the first to liberate Blankenburg Belgium in 1944. When Dad returned he earned his living as a commercial fisherman on Lake Winnipeg, He was forced to retire earlier than he would of liked. He spent his last years with his daughters and their families. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk with Pastor Stan Richards officiating. Interment to follow in the Little Britain United Churchyard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada, 350 St. Mary Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J9. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2004