ERNEST LLOYD PARKER

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ERNEST LLOYD PARKER Surrounded by his loving family, Ernest Lloyd Parker peacefully passed into the arms of his Saviour on Monday, October 11, 2004. Predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Mary, Myrtle and Margaret; and seven brothers, Warren, Richard, Walter, James, Jeffrey, Wilfred and Russell. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Peggy; children, David, Terry (Suzanne), Susan (Scott) Lougheed and William (Ardith) grandchildren, Graham, Laura, Darryl, Paige, Kelly, Sydney and Emma. Also surviving are his sister Eva Day; brother Tom (Ivy) and many nieces and nephews. Dad was born in the QuAppelle Valley on December 31, 1918, where he worked the family farm until the outbreak of the Second World War. He enlisted in the army, being stationed in England and received his commission as a First Lieutenant from Sandhurst Military College. While in England, he met and married his wife Peggy and returned to Canada at the end of the war. Shortly after returning to Canada, he joined Massey Ferguson where he started off as a Block Man, taking various posts throughout Western Canada. He and Peggy moved their family to Winnipeg in 1966, when he became the Western District Sales Manager, retiring in 1979. Dad enjoyed many happy times at his hobby farm outside Marquette. He also enjoyed travelling with Peggy, golfing, curling and playing bridge with friends. The family would like to thank the care givers at the Deer Lodge Centre, for the compassion shown to our Dad. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. A reception will follow. 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 15, 2004