STANLEY HARRY MANSBRIDGE

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STANLEY HARRY MANSBRIDGE It is with deep love, respect and enormous sadness that the family of Stanley Harry Mansbridge announces that he died peacefully in his 87th year on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005, in London, ON. Wing Commander Mansbridge, RAF, D.F.C. was born in Folkestone, England on May 29, 1918, the son of Harry Mansbridge (Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry) and Alice (Taylor) Mansbridge. He was the last of his immediate family, predeceased by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Mr. Mansbridge passionately believed in public service and served with distinction the Royal Air Force (1939 to 1946), the Governments of Great Britain and Malaya (1946 to 1954), the Government of Canada (1954 to 1976), the Government of Alberta (1976 to 1981) and the University of Victoria (1981 to 1986). Mr. Mansbridge is survived by his devoted wife of 61 wonderful years, Brenda Louise. The cherished father of Wendy, Peter and Paul and father-in-law of Douglas Gunn, Cynthia Dale and Susan Mansbridge. The much admired grandfather of Jennifer Mansbridge, Lisa Gunn, David Gunn, Pamela Mansbridge, Andrew Gunn, Wendy Mansbridge, Christopher Mansbridge, Thomas Mansbridge and William Mansbridge; and the great-grandfather of Alexandra Gunn and Honor Mansbridge Hinchey. Special Poppa to Jordan Hinchey, Joy Yunker, Cameron Dilay and Heather Wirick. A private family service will be held in St. Thomas, ON, on Friday, April 1. A service of dedication will be held in late spring. Arrangements through Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas, ON. If so wished, memorial donations may be made to: the Elgin Military Museum, 30 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON, N5P 1A3.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2005