IAN FYFE

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IAN FYFE June 4, 1926 - May 12, 2005 After a lengthy illness, Ian passed away in the early morning of May 12, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his family, wife Ivy; his children, Lynne (Lindsay), Sharon (Jim), Doug (Bev), Ralph (Wendy); sister Gaynor Managh (Bob); and his grandchildren, Stewart, Thomas, Richard, Janice, Jenna and Andrew. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Audrey Carlson (Robert), brother-in-law Herb May (Ruby) as well as several nieces and nephews. Ian grew up in Fort Rouge and after serving overseas during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Hussars, returned to Winnipeg. For the past 55 years he has lived in St. Vital. Ian worked for Imperial Oil, Safeway and Canada Post. He also spent several years in the Reserve Army, Fort Garry Horse. Ian had many interests in life and belonged to a number of organizations over the years. These included, Glenwood Community Club, instructing swimming at many of the city pools, working at the Scottish Pavilion, teaching sign language, driving for CancerCare as a member of the Windsor Lodge Masons, the NDP and the St. Vital Legion. Over the last few years the Adanac Carvers were a group of friends he particularly enjoyed. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Ian's life will be held on Monday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. The family would like to thank Dr. Khokhar all of the staff on 6-A Medicine at St. Boniface Hospital for their excellent care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Ian may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital and Research foundation, 409 Tache Ave, Room D-1003, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 or the Fort Garry Horse Foundation, in care of McGregor Armouries, 551 Machray, Winnipeg, MB R2W 1A6. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2005