IAN FREDERICK

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IAN FREDERICK MacKICHAN November 24, 1919- November 21, 2004 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ian Frederick MacKichan, beloved husband of Margaret, at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 84. Ian was born November 24, 1919, the youngest child of Frederick and Hannah MacKichan. He was predeceased by his parents; brother Fairburn; and sisters, Dugalda, Isabel, Winona, Mary and Mildred. He was so proud of his family and is survived by Margaret, his wife of 55 years; son Tom (Pat) daughter Penny (Gaetan) Joyal; his precious granddaughter, Christine; as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Ian spent his life in Winnipeg, except for his years of service from 1941 to 1945 with the RCAF in Europe. He and Margaret settled in St. Vital to raise their family. Ian retired from the Post Office in 1979 after 23 years of service. During retirement, they spent several winters in Texas and enjoyed travel, many bus tours, golfing and time with family and friends. A service will be held on Wednesday, November 24 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with interment and reception to follow. It is the familys wish to extend special thanks to all who have cared for Ian, including his homecare nurse, Janice Bradford, Dr. Cummings, paramedics and the Emergency staff at the Victoria and St. Boniface Hospitals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ians memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Happy Birthday Dad. We love you. 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 Nov 24, 2004