Saville Ford HAMBLETON

HAMBLETON, Saville Ford February 1, 1938 - April 20, 2013 "Sav" was born in Regina to Ford and Mable Hambleton but raised in Winnipeg. He leaves to mourn his wife Barbara (Wileman), son Bruce (Barbara), daughters Karen (John) and Sue (Kent). He was the proudest and best grandad to David, Kyle, Zachary, Lauren, Braeden, Samantha, Mitchell and Nathan. He will also be missed by his sister Jeanne (Snead), many in-laws, nieces and nephews, and special friends Bob and June Walker who were always there for him. After graduating from University of Winnipeg he joined Air Canada in 1961. At that time he married his high school sweetheart and together they enjoyed many cruises and Saturday nights out with their friends during their 52 year marriage. He was President of the Metro Club of Winnipeg, District Director of the Air Canada Pionairs on Vancouver Island and President of the National Executive of the Pionairs for two Years. He was a perfectionist at building model airplanes and making wine and after retiring in 1991, moved to N. Saanich where he volunteered at the BC Aviation Museum in Sidney until his diagnoses with Alzheimer's in 2005. You could often find him sitting on his deck with a cigar in one hand and a glass of wine in the other waiving at people passing by. He was a well respected and caring man who will be missed by all who knew him. His beautiful blue eyes will shine down on us forever. Many thanks to the caring staff at Resthaven Lodge this past year and Dr. A. Marsh who helped him with his journey. A private family service will be held at graveside in Winnipeg in June. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer's Society in his name would be appreciated.