FREDERICK LINDSAY NORRIS

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FREDERICK LINDSAY NORRIS It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Fred on June 22, 2004 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, MB at the age of 79 years. It gives our family comfort knowing he is with his beloved wife Anne, who predeceased him on December 24, 2003. Fred was one of eight children born to Mary Anne and Norman James Norris. He was raised and attended school at McMunn, MB. Fred met the love of his life, Anne Trowsdale whom he married in August, 1948 and together they raised their two children, Sandra and Reg. Fred worked at the Forestry at West Hawk Lake when they were first married. He later worked for the Highways Department during the summer and in the winter in the bush, cutting wood to support his family. They moved to Winnipeg in 1960 where they resided until 1986. During these years Fred worked at Richardson Farms and later the University of Manitoba until his retirement in 1986. Fred and Anne then moved back to McMunn where they built their beloved home along the Birch River. Here they enjoyed many years of their retirement before moving to Brandon in 2002. Fred was a hard worker and took great pride in his work, home and family. We will always remember him for his loving and caring ways. His grandchildren will forever cherish the many memories of summers spent at Granny and Grampas. Dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Reginald (Diane) Norris of Winnipeg; daughter Sandra (Roy) McTavish of Rapid City, MB; granddaughter Cheri (Troy) Sylvester; special great-granddaughters, Madison and Sarah of Minnedosa, MB; grandson Brent McTavish of Rapid City; sisters, Mabel Nakka of McMunn, Sadie Trowsdale of Winnipeg, Arlie (Walter) Trowsdale of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Verona Norris of Morris, MB; and many nieces and nephews. Fred was predeceased by his loving wife Anne; parents, Mary Anne and Norman James Norris; brothers, Ormand Norris, Arthur Norris, Gordon Norris; sister Vera Nakka; sisters-in-law, Alice Davidson, Linda Norris; brothers-in-law, William Nakka, Ernest Nakka, Chesley Trowsdale, Norman Davidson; niece Beverley Gourlay. A celebration of Freds life will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. in Green Acres Funeral Chapel, Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin Road, Winnipeg. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will follow and a private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Freds memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1S6. His Journeys Just Begun Dont think of him as gone away his journeys just begun life holds so many facets - this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost - and he was loved so much. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematorium Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin, 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2004