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JAMES ARTHUR TOOTH

Born: May 16, 1924

Date of Passing: Apr 22, 2007

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JAMES ARTHUR TOOTH 1924 - 2007 James Arthur Tooth (Art) passed away peacefully in St. Boniface Hospital on Sunday, April 22, in the presence of his family. Art was born on May 16, 1924 in Oakville, Manitoba to John and Sarah Tooth. At the age of 19 he joined the RCAF and served in England, India, Ceylon, and Burma. Art received his degree in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in 1950. He retired as vice president of country operations for Pioneer Grain Ltd. after a career of 30 years. He is survived by his wife Jean, of 51 years, sister and brother Gwen and Stewart. Also, sons, Glenn and Robert, daughters-in-law, Monique and Alison, and grandchildren, Skylar, Constance, Morgan, Sarah, Samantha; Nick, Ceilidh, and Cam. As an avid sportsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He was inducted as a member of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, leading the 1953 CUAC Blues to the senior Manitoba championship. A funeral service will be held at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with interment at Oakville Cemetery, following. A memorial service in Rainy River, ON, will be on Friday, April 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Knox United Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Art's memory to St. Boniface Research Fund. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 Broadway~783-7211 www.thomsonfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 24, 2007

Condolences & Memories (1 entries)

  • Dear Jean, Glenn and Bob I am saddened to hear of your husband's and father's passing away. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please accept my very deepest condolences at this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts, Phil Bourget - Posted by: Phil Bourget (Family) on: Apr 24, 2007

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