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ALFRED EWART MOON
Born: Jun 13, 1912
Date of Passing: Dec 23, 2004
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALFRED EWART MOON It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of their beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alfred Ewart Moon, on Thursday evening, December 23, 2004 at the Grace General Hospital at the age of 92 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Eva; sons, Allan Moon (Barb) and David Moon (Roberta); grandchildren, Heather Mousseau (Marc), Steve Moon (Kelly), Joanne Etherington (Ken), Chris Ruzycki (Jason) and Robyn Moon; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Dylan, Cole and Hannah; brother Bert Moon; and sisters, Claire Friesen, Betty Metsger and Mary Marlow. Alfred was born in Tile Hill Coventry, England on June 13, 1912. He moved to Petersfield, MB in 1927. Ewart married his wife Eva in 1940 and they have been happily married for 64 years. He served in the Canadian Navy from 1940 to 1945 and was a Yeoman of Signals on the minesweeper H.M.C.S. Georgian during the invasion of Normandy. Ewart worked for Great West Life for 47 years until his retirement in 1977. Many happy days were spent at the cottage he built on Betula Lake with his sons. He volunteered his time and expertise as a Cub Scout Leader for many years. Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting in the fall, bowling at St. James Lanes and winter vacations in Hawaii. Ewart was a dedicated member of the Anglican Church and helped build the new St. Andrews Church on Portage Avenue, as well as serving on the vestry. He was devoted to the community, his family and his church and will be sadly missed by all. A celebration of Alfred's life will be held on Thursday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Andrews Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave., with Rev. Ian Mills officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alfred's memory may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7 or St. Andrews Anglican Church Organ Fund, 2700 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3J 0R1. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2004
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My Uncle Ewart truly loved us all and his hugs, friendship and advise were comfort and guidance all of our lives. He and my Aunt Eva have been there for us always. I am truly blessed to be his niece and will love and remember him always. - Posted by: Valerie Moon (Family) on: Dec 30, 2004