JAMES QUINN

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JAMES QUINN December 2, 1922 - March 15, 2003 Peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2003, with his family constantly at his side, our husband and dad, Jim, aged 80, passed away at Concordia Hospital. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Ethel; daughters, Doris (Jack), Kay (Ralph) sister-in-law Doris in Plymouth, England; close nephews, Bill, Bryan and Boyd, and many other nieces and nephews. He was the last survivor of eight children, having been predeceased by his older brother Willie nine days earlier. Jim was very proud of his naval service during the Second World War, especially his time aboard the minesweeper HMCS Caraquet. It was in Plymouth that he met and married Ethel in 1945 and later brought her to Canada to start their life together. After the war, he enjoyed working at the Transcona CN Shops, retiring as a foreman in the car shop. His interest in travel led to his numerous years managing the CNRA Travel Club. Jim was a homebody, full of energy and forever puttering around the house. Since family life was so important to him, he helped establish the Oxford Heights Community Club. He and Ethel treasured the camp they had at Winnitoba where many of the neighbours became lifelong friends. Often, winter months were spent at their second home in Florida. Wherever they were, you would be sure to find bird feeders and wildlife in the back yard. Our family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Allegro and also the wonderful staff at Concordia Hospital. You helped make Jims last difficult weeks as comfortable and dignified as possible. Special thanks to all of his many relatives, friends, neighbours, the understanding staff at Park Manor Personal Care Home and Transcona Legion Branch No. 7 for your support, encouragement and hospital visits. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, March 24, 11:00 a.m. at St. Georges Anglican Church (wheelchair accessible), 321 Pandora Ave., West, Transcona, Rev. Victoria Luke officiating. Casual dress please. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jims memory to the Concordia Hospital Foundation, 1095 Concordia Ave. R2K 3S8, or to a charity of your choice. We will miss you Dad. Transcona Funeral Chapel 222-6677

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2003