HUGH PHILLIP WALKER

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HUGH PHILLIP WALKER 1930 - 2004 Hugh Phillip Walker passed away at the age of 73 years on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. He was born at home in Winnipeg on July 9, 1930 to parents, Hugh Charles and Helen Catherine Walker. Hugh will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His loving wife Lois will always cherish their 48 years together. Hughs children, Bert (Gale), Ken (Tammy), and Sandy (Rheal) will always remember how much their father loved them; and his seven grandchildren, Colin, Ian, Derek, David, Stephanie, Ken and Carmen. "Hughie" made many lifelong friends through work and volunteering. He taught his children the importance of family, friends and community service. Hugh was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters and past president of the St. Norbert Community Club. He loved the outdoors, spending many memorable vacations with his family. Hugh retired in 1985 after several years with Jessiman Cartage Ltd. (Sears). He enjoyed many wonderful days just puttering around in the yard and skipping stones with his grandchildren in Sandy Hook. The family is grateful to the caring and dedicated staff of B Wing at the Riverview Health Centre for making Hugh so comfortable and happy. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 18 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment and reception will follow. Pallbearers will be Rheal Gousseau, Derek Walker, Ken Gousseau, David Walker, Ian Walker and Rick McGuff. Honorary pallbearer Colin Walker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Unit 10, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2004