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GEORGE POPPLESTONE
Born: Jul 15, 1935
Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2006
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGEORGE POPPLESTONE July 15, 1935 - February 6, 2006 Peacefully, after a short courageous battle with cancer, George passed away leaving to mourn his daughter Michelle (Mike), son Robert, daughter Debbie (Doug), son John (Jackie) and their children; brothers, Ken (Flora), Stan (Diane); sisters, Edith and Joyce; mother of his children Barbara; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Matilda and Tom; brothers, Wilfred and Wallace. George joined the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on January 27, 1954 and serviced until he was honourably medically discharged. He was raised on a farm in Pilot Mound, MB. This served as a stepping stone to his experiences within the farming community in various areas such as Crystal City, Deloraine, Medora and Melita. He later re-located to Winnipeg where he worked on a dairy farm and later as Dairy Heard Milk Inspector. George joined the Deloraine Legion, Branch No. 83 in 1958. Following his retirement, he became even more active in the Fort Garry Legion where he served in many positions including a term as President from 1993 to 1995. To date, he was the District Commander and involved in all activities. He especially enjoyed playing crib as was evident at the Legion and family gatherings. George enjoyed visiting with everyone and always had a story to tell. He volunteered with CancerCare and spent hours driving people to their appointments. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, February 10 at 12:00 noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, Fort Garry Branch No. 90, 1125 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare or a charity of your choice. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2006
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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It was great to visit with you on Sunday, I did not even imagine that that would be the last time I saw you. I will miss your friendly hello's and welcome to #90 when I stopped for my regular visits. The service on Friday will be great. As well as the food, mom is bring all her favorite pickels and fancy sandwiches. I made my favorite shortbread cookies and I made them in the shapes of hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds and iced them red and blue. I am sure everyone will enjoy them. - Posted by: BRENDA MACLENNAN (Acquaintance) on: Feb 09, 2006
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Hi George, I enjoyed the visit we had on Sunday afterroon, but I sure did not think it would be our last. You were in such good spirits and we could still share a laugh. I will miss your friendly greeting at the door of #90 when I made my regular stops. The service at the Branch on Friday will be great. I made shortbread cookies in the shapes of diamonds, hearts, clubs and spades and decorated with red and blue icing. I hope everyone will enjoy them. We will all miss you. - Posted by: BRENDA MACLENNAN (Acquaintance) on: Feb 09, 2006