LAWRENCE WILLIAM (BILL) GLEASON

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LAWRENCE WILLIAM (BILL) GLEASON Passed away in his 87th year at Burnaby Hospital on January 23, 2005. Born October 11, 1918 in Winnipeg, MB. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mabel; daughters, Heather Cozens (Russ) in Victoria and Lynn Guest (Richard) in Maple Ridge; as well as his niece Myrna McRae (Rod) of Kelowna. Bill worked with the Passenger Services Department of the CPR from May 1942 until his retirement in December 1978. He began his career in the Winnipeg offices, where he and Mabel met. Bill was transferred to Vancouver in 1964. Following his retirement from CPR, Mabel and Bill travelled the world as tour escorts with Evergreen Tours. His sense of humour was enjoyed by all. They lived in Burnaby, where Bill was well-known for having his gardens just so, and moved to Coquitlam in 1992. At Bill's request there will be a family service only. Thanks to Dr. Ivan Crothers and Dr. Wendy Lam and to all of the nurses and staff at the Medical Day Unit at Burnaby Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation Cancer Clinic, 3935 Kincaid St., Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2005