DONOVAN LEVER
MILLS
Don passed away peacefully on Sunday, October
12, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg at the age of 97 years.
Left to survive Don are his wife, Edith of 62
years; son Donovan (Jen); daughters Susan and Kim (Greg); three grandchildren
(Jared, Kevin and Rylee); and one great granddaughter (Sage). He was predeceased by parents, Joe and Helen
Mills; and siblings Marjorie, Thelma, Kathleen and Richard.
Don was born on March 28, 1917. He was a
lifelong resident of Winnipeg. He retired from the Province of Manitoba, Dental
Health Services in 1983 after 20 years of service. A defining moment in Don’s
life was the nearly six years served with the 4th Canadian Armored
Division in England and Europe during the Second World War. Your family will not forget the stories told
and hope you are now at peace from the memories that we shall never comprehend.
Thank you for your loyalty, courage and love of country and family. We will
remember and love you always. Rest now, duty done.
To celebrate a long life lived well; family,
friends and staff are invited to gather with Edith and family on Thursday,
October 16, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Riverview Health Centre, 1
Morley Avenue, for a brief prayer service with Fr. Ron Pasinato officiating.
Reception will immediately follow. A private Inurnment in Brookside Cemetery
will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Don can be made to the
Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 10 – 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2.
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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