GORDON SHEPPARD MILNE

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GORDON SHEPPARD MILNE It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing Gordon Milne, following a lengthy illness, on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at St. Boniface Hospital, with his family by his side. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 58 years, Evelyn; his daughter Lynda (Geoff) Dean; his son Lorne (Muggs) and son Tony; his beloved grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremy, David, Ashley, Jordan, Taylor and Sean. He will be sadly missed by his sister Doris Woodcock; nieces, Laura and Lois; nephew Paul; and cousins, Ian Milne and David Moir and their families. Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Jessie and David in 1987 and his sister Shirley in 1994. He grew up in Edmonton, AB and joined the R.C.A.F. in 1941 and was a Lancaster pilot with 5 Group completing his tour of 30 sorties and receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. Gordon worked for Wilson Gregory Lumber Company for many years. He was a past president of Wartime Pilots and Observers Association, also a past president of the Canakeena Club. Dad was a member of St. Boniface Golf Club and the Wildewood Seniors Curling Club. He was a member of the United Church of Meadowood. An original member his longstanding poker group, for over 30 years, he spent many pleasant evenings with his buddies! Gordon and Evelyn had a strong and loving marriage and set a wonderful example for their children and grandchildren. Our Dad was a caring father who was always there for us. He was a one-of-a-kind "Poppa" for his grandchildren. Thanks to our cassette tapes, we will continue to enjoy Dads wonderful piano playing in his own unmistakable style! "He lived a life worth celebrating!" A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. His family would like to thank the many people who supported Gordon and his family, during his illness, in particular, Dr. R. Hayward and Sean, Myrna Brownlee and the other nurses from Palliative Home Care, Dr. Jeyakumar and Ann, Dr. Crawford and Dr. Pilkey and all the staff on the 8th floor, St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit for their kind, compassionate care, our many longtime friends and Avondale neighbours for all their kindness and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Boniface General Hospital Palliative Care Endowment Fund, 409 Tache Ave., Room D1-003 Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 or Victoria General Hospital Foundation, 2340 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R3T 2E8. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 1-877-230-0438

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2004