DR. GLEN CLANCY ACHESON
July 13, 1922 - October 18, 2013
After a long and courageous battle
with multiple medical problems endured with courage and dignity, Glen passed
away peacefully at Deer Lodge Veterans Centre.
Glen will be deeply missed by his
children, Lesley (Fred) Foster, Robert (Marilyn Olson) and Barbara (Bob)
Letchford; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was a loving
Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather (or GG as he was fondly known), who
fully enjoyed our large family celebrations. He was outgoing and fun loving and
was known for playing the piano at parties with many friends, keeping things
lively.
Born in Winnipeg, Glen attended St.
John's where he met his beloved wife, Jean Sallstrom. They both sang in the operetta where he first
noticed her. Before meeting her he told his friend that he was going to marry
that girl. They were married for almost 64 years, when Jean passed away in
December of 2007. She was the love of his life and he of hers.
Glen
joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot seconded to the Royal Air Force
in England. This took him to many parts
of the world while serving in the Second World War. After the Air Force, Glen
enjoyed a long career as an optometrist with the T. Eaton Co. He was also a
long time member of the Masons and Toastmasters. In his off time he enjoyed
golfing at Breezy Bend. Upon his retirement Glen and Jean did their golfing in
Florida and met many new friends. He quite often would say those were the best
years of his life.
We are honouring Glen’s wishes that
there be no service and his family will gather to remember him privately. He
will be laid to rest at Brookside Cemetery alongside his loving wife, Jean.
The family would like to thank the
staff at the Deer Lodge Centre who took good care of Dad.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be
made in Glen's memory to a charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s
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.com
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