LORNE VEALE

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LORNE VEALE It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the death of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather on September 2, 2004 at Central Park Lodge, Brandon. Lorne was born in Antler, SK on April 15, 1910, the seventh child born to Albert and Georgina Veale. Lorne received his education in Antler and farmed for many years on the homestead farm. Lorne married Loletta (Toots) Sawyer in 1936. He was extremely interested in sports participating in baseball, hockey and curling. He also enjoyed drama, music and played banjo and drums in the local orchestra. He was active in community work and loved to play bridge and cribbage. He was fond of reciting poetry in his youth. Lorne and Loletta relocated to Brandon in 1963. Lorne worked for Lawsons and Sons Equipment for three years and ten years for the Brandon School Division upon retiring in 1975. Lorne enjoyed playing many games of bridge at Valleyview Community Club, also at the Prairie Oasis Centre and once a week with the mens bridge club. Lorne was active in fraternal work. He was a life member of Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 19 AF & AM. Lorne was a Past Patron of Reston Chapter and Past Patron of Queen Mary Chapter No. 3, Order of Eastern Star in Brandon. Lorne was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed coffee with the mens club at the church. Lorne was predeceased by his loving wife Loletta in 2001. His devotion and care given to his wife for ten years will always be admired and remembered during this interim at Central Park Lodge. Lorne was also predeceased by his dear daughter Elaine Mitchell in 1985; six brothers, Howard, Ross, Albert, Alymer, Oscar, Orville; two sisters, Georgina Finney and Grace Mitchell. Lorne leaves to mourn his passing his daughter Lorna (Barry) McVeigh and son Dr. Warren (Maureen) Veale and son-in-law Clark Mitchell (Laurie). Also mourning Grampa are nine grandchildren namely, Cameron McVeigh, Cathryn McVeigh, Colleen (McVeigh) Keller, Drew Mitchell, Scott Mitchell, Laurel (Mitchell) Williams, Crystal (Mitchell) Presley, Dr. Pamela Veale and Dr. Jeffrey Veale. Lorne also leaves to mourn 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Marie Sawyer, Surrey, BC and Bridie Sawyer, Carnduff, SK; one brother-in-law Alan Shay, Oxbow, SK; and many nieces and nephews. Due to health problems, Lorne became a resident of Central Park Lodge in May, 2004. The family extends a sincere and grateful thanks to all the staff at Central Park Lodge for the excellent care extended to Lorne. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service in Lornes memory will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th St., Brandon, on Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dale Woods of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will take place at the Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Lornes memory may be made to Central Park Lodge, 3015 Victoria Ave., Brandon, MB R7B 2K2 or to a charity of choice. Definition of a Real Man One who has self-confidence but does not show it. One who can be courteous in the face of discourtesy. One who keeps his word, his temper and his friends. One who wins respect by being respectable and respectful. One who has a steady eye, a steady nerve, a steady tongue and steady habits. One who is silent when he has nothing to say. One who is calm when he judges and humble when he misjudges. These words define a real man and a gentleman and by these standards our father is indeed a "Real Man." May you rest in peace Dad. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon, 727-0694.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2004