GEORGE
JOSEPH CONWAY
With great sadness we announce the
passing of our husband, father, and grandfather on Monday, February 9, 2015.
George is survived by his wife, Joan;
children Rob (Sheila), Jeff (Anna), Joanne (Jonn) and Marnie (Kevin); and
grandchildren Allen, Andrew, Matthew, Stefan, Nicolas, Daniel, Nikkol, Brandon,
and Mattie.
Born in Montreal, George was raised in
Verdun, Quebec with his three sisters, Patricia, Maureen and Elizabeth. He
worked at The Hudson's Bay Company for over 30 years. Over that time, his
career took him across the country where George met his wife as well as many
lifelong friends. He later worked at Gendis Corporation.
During George’s life he gave much of
his time volunteering for many worthwhile causes. Through the church he helped
several refugee families make a new life in Canada, volunteered at a soup
kitchen, was an official with Track and Field Manitoba and after his retirement
he volunteered at Winnipeg Harvest for 15 years.
George’s concern and love for others
was an inspiration to all those whose lives he touched. He could always be
counted on for his loving encouragement and a helping hand. In his kind and
gentle way he served others and set a powerful example for us all. George was a
gentleman who dedicated himself to his family and friends. He always greeted
people with genuine enthusiasm and a big smile.
George overcame his challenges in
recent years with dignity, courage and fierce determination.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday,
February 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, 320 St.
Charles Street, with Rev. Fr. Paul Tinguely, presiding.
The family would like to thank the staff at Charleswood Care
Centre and Grace Hospital for their compassionate care over the past few
months.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Winnipeg
Harvest 1085 Winnipeg Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0S2.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 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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