HARRY WILFRED WOOD

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HARRY WILFRED WOOD March 23, 1921 - April 30, 2005 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Harry Wood on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 84. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Maurise; children, Ken (Jeannette), Linda (Darrell) Slinowsky and Diane Williams (Al Miller). Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Celeste, Nicole, Tera and Zachary. He is also survived by two sisters, Lila and Dorothy (Gordon Williscroft); sister-in-law Margaret Wood; brothers-in-law, Mark Flynn and Johnny Johnston and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents William and Edith Wood; brothers and sisters and spouses, Alex (Jenny), Clarence (Irene), Mervyn, Vincent, Leighton, Edith (Norman) and Retta. Also predeceased by brothers-in-law, Albert, Nels, Bill; sisters-in-law, Lorna, Kathleen and Sandra. Harry was born and raised on the family farm near Moosomin, SK, the youngest of 10. He married Maurise Flynn on October 23, 1941. Dad and Mum grew up together. He joined the RCAF in 1942. Shortly after the war he farmed near McAuley, MB where they raised son Ken. They moved to Winnipeg in 1951 and eventually settled in Transcona where, after 17 years, they added to their family with two daughters in two years, Linda and Diane. He worked at the CPR and then with the RCMP until his retirement in 1986. Dad and Mum travelled to such places, Las Vegas, all across Canada, Florida and Hawaii ( God's country as Dad would say). They spent many summers at their cottage at Lester Beach with their little dog Heidi. He was an active Legion member. Dad enjoyed watching sports on television, particularly curling, golf and hockey. Through the years he was on several bowling teams. He was an avid golfer right up until his death. When not golfing, he loved spending time with his family. He was especially proud of his three granddaughters and his only grandson. We are glad you are finally out of pain Dad. Go now in peace. We miss you and love you and will see you again. A celebration of Dad's life will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. West, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry's memory may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg or the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent St., Winnipeg. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 03, 2005