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JOSEPH ALEXANDER MILLIGAN

Date of Passing: May 01, 2015

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JOSEPH ALEXANDER MILLIGAN On May 1, 2015, Joe passed away at the age of 79 at St. Boniface Hospital after a long illness. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 51 years, the love of his life Alison, sons David (Trish), Robert (Wendy) and granddaughters Bryanne and Hailey, family in Scotland and his sister in Australia, as well as his furbabies Ladybug and Timbit. Joe and Alison were married in Scotland in 1963 and came to Canada in 1965 where he worked his way up to Manager of Safeway, until his retirement at the age of 58. He loved to spend time at the Ram Camp with friends in the summer, and winters in Arizona. He played drums in the Shrine Pipe Band and enjoyed the company until his health deteriorated. According to Joe's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. Donations in Joe's memory can be made to Khartum Shrine Patient Transportation Fund. "Though his smile is gone forever and his hand we cannot touch, We shall never lose sweet memories of the one we loved so much." We miss you Papa!!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2015

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • My condolences to the family. I will always remember two fellow workers for their accents, Charlie Davies and Joe Milligan as my grandmother was Scottish. I remember many times in the lunch room hearing Joe talk about football from the old country and no doubt betting on the football pools. Joe was a down to earth, honest person. Great personality. God Bless. - Posted by: Colin Dederick (fellow Safeway worker) on: Jun 26, 2021

  • So sorry to hear about Joe! Our condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Ken & Maurine Conacher (Friend) on: May 14, 2015

  • So sorry to hear of Mr. Milligan's passing, he was a great man and was a pleasure to work for, we had lots of good times at the store and many good laughs . I could always count on him to listen to my problems and he would always make jokes of everything that happened ,plus it was pleasure working with a person like Joe Milligan. We will all miss him. Condolences to the family (Carol Davis. Friend) - Posted by: Carol Davis. (Safeway employee) on: May 11, 2015

  • My heartfelt condolences Alison and family. Joe was such a friendly man, and so well liked. - Posted by: Margaret Ashcroft (friend) on: May 10, 2015

  • A good example for all. I won't forget how he encouraged me to join and commit to the pipe band. Also remember how he wasn't shy about expressing how grateful and how adoring he was when talking about his wife Aly. Best decision he ever made, he said. We will miss you buddy! - Posted by: Troy Blair (friend and lodge brother) on: May 09, 2015

  • So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family. - Posted by: Kim and Bill Crosby (Friends) on: May 09, 2015

  • I will always remember our band trip to Thompson for "Nickel Days" and the people got him up on stage for the "JIGGEN " Contest. For the rest of the trip he was "JIGGEN JOE" Rest in Peace Brother. - Posted by: Doug Virtue (Fellow Pipe Band member) on: May 09, 2015

  • Hello Allison so sorry to here about Joe's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you Marie - Posted by: marie mawhinney (friend) on: May 09, 2015

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