GARY NICHOLSON

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GARY NICHOLSON January 20, 1935 - December 7, 2004 It is with profound sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather. After a courageous battle and in the comfort of his wife and son, Gary Nicholson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital. He leaves to cherish his many memories, his wife of 48 years, Ina; his children, Glen, Debra (Kevin), their children, Megan and Kiefer, Sharon (Peter) their children, Sarah and Matthew, Diane (Gary), their daughter Rebecca Zoe; brother Neil (Shirley) sister Trish (Richard) brothers-in-law, Bob, John; sister-in-law Beryl (Ed), as well as all who knew and loved him. Gary was an active member of the Knox United Church Choir, a Master Mason and exceptional teacher to whom his students really mattered. He had a love of theatre and astronomy, but most importantly was his love for his wife, children and grandchildren. "We will love you forever." A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. (south of the Royal Canadian Mint) with a reception following. The family would like to extend special thanks to the MICU staff and Renal Dialysis Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion given to Gary over the past three and a half years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Manitoba. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2004