GEORGE FRANCIS TOWNSEND
It is with great sadness the family announces
the passing of George Francis Townsend on January 16, 2015 at the Riverview
Health Centre, where he had resided since February 2014.
George was
born July 30, 1923 in Winnipeg as the youngest child of Bertie and Amy
Townsend. He was predeceased by his beautiful and loving wife Irene
(Renie) (nee Cameron) in 1992 after 46 years of marriage; his parents; six
brothers, Albert, Stanley, Leonard, Herbert, Harold, Earl; and two sisters, Grace
and Inez.
Left to
cherish George’s memory are his sons, Philip (Janet Weiss-Townsend), John and
Mark Ahrens-Townsend (Judy Ahrens-Townsend); his grandchildren, David, Kevin,
Nicholas, Nathan, Luke, Cameron, Jay, Tamara, Sherilyn, Elise, and Jamie; his
great-grandchildren, Madden, Ella, Jace, Nash, and Luka; his brother-in-law
Jack Cameron and sister-in-law Arlene Cameron; as well as numerous nieces and
nephews.
George
served in the RCAF during the Second World War and was a Mechanical Supervisor
with Canadian Pacific Railway before his retirement in 1984. Dad was a
real gentleman, had boundless energy and was gracious, gentle, caring,
generous, unselfish and faithful to everyone, especially his family and
friends, but also with strangers alike who quickly became friends. He was
a dapper dresser taking pride in his appearance which accompanied the eternal
smile on his face. Dad was a builder and loved projects. He was
resourceful, hard working and always took a very positive approach to life and
its challenges. He loved to travel and help wherever he could.
Dad’s faith in our Lord was important and sustained him. George was a
long time member of the Anglican and United churches and various choirs
including The Winnipeg Male Chorus from which he took great pleasure. Dad
loved his sons unconditionally and they consider themselves blessed to have had
him as their father. His daughter-in-laws were very special to Dad and
they enjoyed a very close relationship with him which has evolved and
endured. Dad passed peacefully from this earthly abode to his heavenly
Father to be reunited with mom and all those that he loved and that have gone
before. Dad will be missed greatly by all those who loved and knew
him. His gift to all of his family is that he created a treasure chest of
good memories to help sustain them in the years to come.
The family
wants to sincerely thank all the staff of 4D at Riverview Health Centre, Grace
General Hospital, Home Care and The Wellington, for all the support, care and
love that they showed to Dad as well as his family over the years. You
are all amazing.
A service to
celebrate Dad’s life will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Charleswood
United Church, 4820 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba at 11:00 a.m. with a
reception to follow. A private family Interment will be held in Chapel
Lawn Memorial Gardens, Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Cremation has
taken place.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada (204) 897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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