John Winchester

John Winchester

John Winchester Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2010.
WINCHESTER , John Wesley August 12, 1925 - January 1, 2010 John Wesley passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010 at the Calgary Foothills Hospital in his 85th year after a long struggle with his family by his side. Wes was the beloved husband of Velma, and loving father of Donald (Marilyn) of Calgary; loving grandfather of Jamesee (Marianne) of Ottawa and Scott (Sawsan) of New Westminster, B.C.; proud great-grandfather of Adrianna, Alecia and Isabelle of Ottawa. Wes will be greatly missed by his many brothers, sisters and extended family in Ontario. Many thanks to Dr. Schorr and the dedicated staff of Unit No. 37, Foothills Hospital, for their caring to dad's needs over these difficult weeks and to staff at Newport Harbour Care Centre in the months preceding. A Memorial Service followed by Burial at Creemore Union Cemetery (ON) will take place in the spring. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 - 1A Street S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 0G5 (Telephone 403-255-6108, www.kidney.ca ). You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com . In living memory of Wes Winchester, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park, Airdrie by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044.

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Wayne & Linda Winchester

January 7, 2010

Aunt Velma, Don & Marilyn & family. We will always remember our visits to your home in Stayner when we were living there also. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

January 5, 2010

Dear Don and family,

I'm saddened to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather.

You are in my thoughts and I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Diana Junger

January 5, 2010

Don & family

Thinking of you...

Jim, Elizabeth, Brian, Barb, Don and the rest of your friends at Electrob.

Helen Vik, a fellow White Hatter

January 4, 2010

Dear Don and Velma, Thank you for keeping me in the loop out here in AlohaLand. This has been a stressful time for you. I'm looking forward to seeing both of you back at the airport.

Larry,Germaine,Jessica Rowbotham

January 3, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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