CECIL DRUMMOND MULDREW

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CECIL DRUMMOND MULDREW (1923 - 2004) Peacefully on September 6, 2004 at the Victoria Hospital. Cec is survived by his beloved wife Margaret; sons, Dennis and Lawrence (Gail) and daughter Betty (Hank) Lodewyks; grandchildren, Colleen, Janet, Michael, Paul, Dawn, Nicole (Mike), Leanne; brothers, Jim (Gwen), Milton (Joanne), Fraser (Marion), Donald (Pat) sister Lucile (John). Cec was predeceased by his first wife Eva in 1984. Cecil was born June 30, 1923 to Alfred and Jessie Muldrew. He followed his parents profession of teaching and graduated from Manitoba Normal School in 1941. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force the same year and was stationed in India during the war. After the war Cec married Eva, returned to school and acquired his degrees in Science and Education. He and Eva raised three children as he pursued his career in teaching that lasted 34 years. While teaching he was secretary of the Winnipeg Teachers Association and president of both the Science Teachers Association and the Outdoor Education Association. He was an initiator of the Manitoba Science Fairs. During a couple of leaves he worked at the Curriculum Branch on a new science curriculum and at the Faculty of Education teaching new teachers. At age 40 he became a school principal, a position he held at several Winnipeg schools for almost 20 years. As a principal Cec was involved in many activities. He was on the Board of Regents for University of Winnipeg, chairman of his Scouting District and on the board of the Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross. He promoted the United Nations and UNICEF programs in the schools and was the teacher representative for the United Way. After retirement Cec was able to give more time to his many organizations. In 1994 he received the Pioneer Award for 50 years of volunteer service for the NDP. As the president of the World Federalist Movement Cec produced and hosted a community TV program called "For A Better World". In 1995 he received a Global Citizenship Award on the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations. Cec was a member of (VANA) Veterans Against Nuclear Arms for 20 years, and was the National Editor of their newsletter. He received the Peace Award from Project Peacemakers in 1998, and was awarded the YMCA Peacemaker of the Year Award in 1999. In 1996 Cec started a Humanist Group in Winnipeg. He was active in the Winnipeg Chapter of the Council of Canadians and was on the founding board of the Low Income Intermediary Project. Cec was active in the Unitarian Church for 25 years as financial secretary and board member of Canadian Unitarians for Social Justice. At the age of 79 Cec married long time friend Margaret Maier who shared in his many interests. Cec and his family grew up in Winnipeg and spent summers at their cottage in Victoria Beach. Throughout his life, at his cottage Cec was able to relax and spend time with family and friends. His strong environmental beliefs, his love of the outdoors and his love for Victoria Beach prompted him, through his participation with the Manitoba Model Forest, to plant and care for an orchard on the Old Victoria Beach Railway. Cec will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2004 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres. with Rev. Susan Van Dresen officiating. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Cecs memory to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 09, 2004