ROBERT GORDON DOUGLAS

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ROBERT GORDON DOUGLAS Robert Gordon Douglas, of Winnipeg, died December 8, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg. He was 97 years of age. Predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Douglas; his brother, Donovan and his sister, Margaret Butterfield. Also predeceased by his wife, Volingy (2002) his grandson Douglas Butts (2003) and his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Louise and John Butts (2004). Survived by his son, Peter, of Erin, ON and Peters children, Sean and Kathleen. Also survived by his grandsons, Jack and Andrew Butts of Rome, New York. Survived also by several nieces and nephews. Born in Winnipeg in 1907, Gordon received his education at St. Johns College School and Kelvin High School. On graduation he worked with Wood Gundy Ltd. and Mutual Life of Canada, obtaining his CLU designation. In 1936 he joined Congdon Marsh Limited, retiring as Vice-president in 1975. In April 1941 Gordon enlisted in the RCAF, where he served in an administrative capacity until 1945. He was a member of the Winnipeg Kinsman Club, and member and Governor (1967 to 1969) of the Winnipeg Winter Club. Gordon has been an active member of St. Georges Anglican Church since 1946. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave. in Winnipeg on Monday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in Roberts memory may be made to St. Georges Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 168 Wilton St., Winnipeg, MB R3M 3C3, the Childrens Hospital Research Fund, CE501-840 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1, or to a charity of your choice. THOMSON Funeral Home 669 Broadway - 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2004