GEORGE
“CLIFF” CLIFFORD FRYERS
August 14, 1921-July 28, 2014
With deep sadness we announce the
passing George Clifford Fryers, Retired Captain of the Queen's Own Cameron
Highlanders of Canada, on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Lake of the Woods Hospital,
Kenora, ON, at the age of 92 years.
Left to cherish Cliff’s memory are his
beloved wife Marie; children Pat (Ron), Don (Laureen), Nancy (Lloyd), Bob (Jenny);
step-son Gary Snell; as well as by several grandchildren; nieces; and
nephews.
Cliff was born in Saskatoon, the
youngest of five children. He lived most of his life in Winnipeg and graduated
from Kelvin High School. He volunteered and proudly served for four years in
World War II as a captain of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
serving in France. When Cliff returned from the war, he completed his training
as an accountant for his career until he became a business owner and partner in
Norwood Tent and Awning.
While growing up, Cliff loved family
holidays at Long Pine Lake, Ingolf, Ontario which he later shared with his own
children. With Marie, Cliff continued to enjoy their lake community life with
good friends at Hockey Haven, Ontario. Their ongoing support and love, along
with the very skilled and caring staff at Kenora's Lakehead Hospital, have
helped immensely at this very sad time.
Since retiring 20 years ago Cliff has
enjoyed his family, volunteer driving, friends and much travel with Marie whom he
married in 2009 at Westworth United Church. He and Marie resided in Winnipeg
and enjoyed a loving relationship together. Laughter, mirth and watching
"The Wheelie" were their hallmark. Cliff renewed his driver's license
by passing his first written and performance test in June at the age of 92. The
only comment by the tester was "you are a little slow".
Cliff was a joy to his family and he
loved all of them. His life was enhanced by his grandchildren who would enjoy a
back and forth teasing relationship with him and bring much laughter into Cliff’s
life, as he did to theirs. He was a wonderful story teller; stories built on
extensive, usually accurate detail and colour. Cliff truly loved people, was
interested in their lives and remembered what was going on for them. His
enduring, beaming smile was directed to everyone and will be sorely missed. In
lieu of flowers, please donate by cheque, in memory of Cliff to The Royal
Canadian Legion, Dominion Command, 86 Aird Place, Kanata, ON K2L 0A1. (Please
note as memo on the cheque "Poppy Fund - Cliff Fryers").
A Funeral to celebrate Cliff's life will
be held on Tuesday, August 5, at 2:00 p.m. in Westworth United Church, 1750
Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Rest in peace Cliff; life
well lived; job well done.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
