JOHN (JACK) WILTON TELFER

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JOHN (JACK) WILTON TELFER John Wilton Telfer, aged 82 years, passed away suddenly at Grace Hospital on October 2, 2004. He was predeceased by his parents, Colin and Margaret Telfer; and by all his brothers and sisters, Roy, Norman, May, Edith and Kathleen. Jack is survived by his beloved wife Ivadell; and by a niece and nephew and their families, Margaret (Al) Corbett, Erin (John) Porter and Jill Corbett, Brian (Penny) Telfer and Jeff (Tysa) and Harry Telfer and Kristin (Armando) Versace. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Florence (Stan) Archer, James (Jean) Bothwell and Audrey Houston, and their families. Jack was born in Killam, AB and raised in Winnipeg. He saw service in the Navy during the Second World War, serving on the destroyer HMCS Saskatchewan. His home port was St. Johns, NF, from where he sailed on convoy duty across the Atlantic to Londonderry, Ireland and later, in 1944, in the English Channel. Through naval reunions he was able to maintain contact with men he had served alongside and counted as friends. On return to civilian life, he eventually joined the Winnipeg Fire Department, where he served with distinction, finally joining the Fire Inspection Staff and acting as the Fire Inspector for all the schools in the Winnipeg School Division. He retired in 1982. He enjoyed a long and active retirement until age and declining health slowed him down. He never lost his wonderful sense of humour or his love of reading. Over the last seven years, the Winnipeg Fire Department and Paramedic Services answered calls for help on numerous occasions. Jacks family would like to express their thanks and gratitude for the prompt and professional action and care that was always shown. Our thanks also to Dr. J. Smart and the staff at Grace Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with interment and reception to follow. Donations may be made in Jacks memory to the Firefighters Burn Fund, 303-83 Garry St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J9, Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that Love his appearing." 2 Timothy, Chap. 4, Verses 7 and 8 Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2004