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DONALD JOSEPH ENGLAND
Born: Mar 08, 1956
Date of Passing: Sep 27, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD JOSEPH ENGLAND It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Donald Joseph England, on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Health Sciences Centre, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 62. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Louise England; and his sister Donna. Don will be forever remembered by his sister Suzanne (George), from Gimli; brothers, Ken (Lynne) from British Columbia, Tom (Starr), from Kenora, ON, along with his many nieces and nephews. Don was born March 8, 1956, in Winnipeg. He started work at North Kildonan Auto Body, then spent 32 plus years at the Canadian Pacific Railroad. "Snapper Junior" as he was affectionately known, worked as a trainman and conductor, retiring in 2011. He returned to the workforce the next year at SunGro, harvesting moss. Don resided most of his adult life in Elma, Manitoba, a place he truly loved, where he built his dream home and where he will remain forever. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in Elma and Whitemouth. In keeping with Donald's wishes, there will be no formal service. Cremation has taken place and a small ceremony of prayers and interment of Don's ashes in the Elma Cemetery will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for refreshments and fellowship at his home in Elma. The family would also like you to join them in a celebration of Don's life, sharing happy memories and love in the spring of 2019. Date, time and place to be announced. If friends so desire, donations in his memory can be made to a charity of your choice. "You will be forever in our hearts" www.voyagefuneralhomes.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2018
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Rest In Peace my friend, we had many adventures together in our early years. I still remember taking the bus to Selkirk to go hunting one day, making our way out to netley marsh and ending up spending part of that night sleeping in an outhouse because our ride back to Winnipeg wasn’t happening until the next day. We were somewhat crazy in our youth for sure. - Posted by: Christopher Wishart (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2018
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. (This comes as a shock.) You will be missed Don. love (wing nut) - Posted by: Connie & Adele (Family Friend) on: Oct 27, 2018
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I new Donny from the first day of school. Went to school with him, Played with him, got drunk with him, chased girls around roxy park (and any where else there were girls) with him. Some of the fondest memories in my life have his face attached to them. I'll miss you Don, and will think of you always. Save a chair at the pub for me and we'll quaf a few cold ones, I won't be long. Take care. - Posted by: W. Matt Dunlop (Friend) on: Oct 14, 2018
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Wishing you peace my friend, in a place with no pain and suffering. A place where the trains role down the tracks, but make no noise. One day, I will look you up on that train, join you and reminisce the good times again. Until then! Wayne... - Posted by: Wayne Shewchuk (Good Friend) on: Oct 13, 2018
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Don was one of my best friends when we started at the Railway nearly 40 years ago. We lived together as bachelors, we did everything together and Don always had my back. When we were laid off in the 70's, we worked together out of Brandon and Minnedosa until we could return to Winnipeg. What a road trip. When I got married Don was my best man, he was truly a best friend. Unfortunately we got older, our busy lives took up our time and we sort of lost touch. Those memories of all the things we did together when we were younger will stay with me forever. Rest in peace Snapper, I'll see you on the other side. - Posted by: Harvey Makoski (Friend) on: Oct 13, 2018
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My deepest condolences to the England family , so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Judy Werestiuk (friend) on: Oct 13, 2018
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To Suzanne, Ken, Tom and families, We offer our sincere condolences on hearing of your brother Donald’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in this difficult time. - Posted by: Carl and Doris McNutt (Cousin) on: Oct 13, 2018
