ANDREW DONALD GALLIE
In loving
memory of Andrew Donald Gallie, son, uncle, brother and popular friend of many. Born June 22, 1966, Andrew passed away
from cancer on Friday, May 23, 2014 at the age of 47 years.
Left to
mourn Andrew’s memory are his
mother Anne Gallie; father Don Gallie (Joan); sister Liz Moffatt; nephew Regan
Moffatt (Erin); niece Andrea Guthrie (Sheldon); great nephews Jaxon and Jace;
and niece Nicola Moffatt. Also missing him are
aunt Beverley Bonner; cousin Paula Bonner (Daryl Hornby) Jack, Kate; and numerous close friends.
Growing
up in St. James, Andrew graduated from Silver Heights Collegiate. His love of
music led him to pursue an education in sound engineering (1986) at the
Columbia Academy of Radio, TV and Recording Arts in Vancouver, BC. After
graduating, he returned to Winnipeg and joined his father in the family
business and acquired the skills and developed the art of becoming a
well-respected grain trader in the pit of the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. It was there Andrew enjoyed the
camaraderie and contact with many colleagues and associates who remained good
friends when the trading floor closed (2004)
and went to electronic trading.
Andrew felt
fortunate to have spent many winter weekends and summers growing up at the
family ski cottage at La Riviere where he established many long-term
friendships. It was there he developed
an appreciation of rural life, farming and the fun times to be had outside of
an urban setting.
People were
drawn to Andrew because he was
full of life with a charismatic personality and had
a good sense of humour. He was respected and loved by many. Andrew's home was
his castle and his door was always open with a beverage of choice close at
hand, a tune playing, and a conversation or story on the 'tip of his tongue'
ready for an intrigued listener or two! He truly cared for his family and friends of all ages and
was sincerely interested in their lives and what they had to say, although not
afraid to voice his opinions on many matters. He enjoyed his quaint castle on
the river and was excited about fulfilling many of his home renovation
projects, some of which were completed and some still pending.
Andrew was a
determined soul with a positive attitude throughout his fight with cancer. The
disease did not shatter his hope, destroy his confidence or alter his
friendships. He has left many lasting cherished memories for those around, even
as his struggle became increasingly difficult. He showed incredible strength
and maintained a sense of humour throughout it all.
A
Celebration of Andrew’s Life will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 2:00
p.m. in the Royal Room at the Viscount Gort
Hotel, 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.
Donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 6975 McDermot Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9
Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel
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