GEORGE TOAL

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GEORGE TOAL March 23, 1911 - August 29, 2004 Peacefully at the Grace Hospital on August 29, 2004 George Toal passed away. He was a resident of Portsmouth Retirement residence and formerly of McAdam Avenue. George is survived by sisters, Agnes (Charles) Hunter, Coquitlam, BC and family, Florence Fraser, Ottawa and family; sister-in-law Ruth Toal and family; long time friend Peggy Hiddleston, Winnipeg and Auli Toal, Nanaimo BC. He was predeceased by parents, David and Emma Toal; brother and sister-in-law John and Marguerite; brother Jimmy Toal; brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Agnes Toal; niece Doreen McDonald, nephew David Toal. George grew up in West Kildonan and the North End. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and received his 50 year badge and 60 year bar. He enjoyed all sports - golf, Blue Bombers, baseball and soccer. He was employed as a letter carrier and then postal clerk. When war was declared he joined the Royal Canadian Artillery as a gunner. He served overseas and was discharged as a Regimental Sergeant Major and returned to Winnipeg and a new home at 40 McAdam. He served at Post Office Headquarters in Ottawa 1949 - 1950 and returned to Winnipeg to become District Post Master. He retired as District Director, Manitoba. He was asked to stay on after his retirement date which he did for another three years. George was a good family man, a quiet gentleman, with a great sense of humor. He loved music and was an avid reader - known for his library. Thanks to the Management and Staff at the Portsmouth Retirement Residence and especially to the caregivers, Charlotte, Naomi, Linda, Lydia, Dustin, Ron, Shannon and Jill for making his home a happy home this past three years. He will be missed. He loved you all. George was a long time member of the St. Martins-in-the-Field Parish. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Stephens and St. Bedes Church, 99 Turner Ave. Interment in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, Manitoba Branch, St. Stephens and St. Bedes Church or a charity of your choice. THOMSON Funeral Home - 669 Broadway - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 02, 2004