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GUS HALES
Born: Jun 09, 1933
Date of Passing: Feb 29, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGUS HALES William George Angus Hales, born June 9, 1933, in Brandon, died February 29, 2012 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg after a brief illness. He was surrounded, as he was in life, by his family. He and Janice (MacDonald) were married in 1959 and had three daughters. Susan, married to Mark Unger, has sons Ryle and Ethan. Dawna, married to Gerard Massé, has son Alec, daughter Emilie and son Luc. Christine, married to Mev Pavagadhi, has daughters Kira and Cady. All of the grandchildren are active in sports and and going to their games was one of Gus's chief delights in retirement. Gus was predeceased by parents William and Ethel and by his brother Bob, also nicknamed Gus. Bob is survived by wife Lorna and children Chris and Cory. Gus worked for an accounting firm in Brandon and moved to Winnipeg in 1959 to work for Maple Leaf Services. He later worked for Canada Post and retired from there in 1994. During his time at the post office he served as president of the CUPE union. He was an accomplished cook and skilled at drawing. He and Janice loved to travel. They toured Scotland and Ireland recently and southern Europe by cruise ship shortly before. Gus was particularly fond of Cuba and was planning a trip at the time of his death. He was an enthusiastic fisherman and took great pleasure is his circle of friends who gathered at the Pembina Hotel. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort Garry United Church, Rev. Dr. Gordon Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Winnipeg Humane Society. To the world you may have been one person, but to us you were the world THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Mar 3, 2012
GUS HALES William George Angus Hales born June 9, 1933, died Wednesday evening, February 29, 2012 at the Health Sciences Centre. A full obituary will appear tomorrow. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Mar 2, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry to hear the news about Gus' passing Janice. Will call you in a few days when things settle down for you. May the Lord give the family comfort at this time. - Posted by: Jean & Scottie - Calgary (BGH classmate of Janice) on: Mar 08, 2012
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We called him Gus the Painter. He was known for his sense of humor, a great person to work with and had this crazy laugh. His most famous saying was "Frontier Beer actually has 14 onces of beer in each bottle, the last two are put in under pressure." Our condolences go out to his wife and all of Gus's family. - Posted by: Louie Rac and Friends at Canada Post Technical Services (We all worked with Gus) on: Mar 05, 2012
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Dearest Jan & girls, we are very sorry to hear of Gus's death. Our prayers and blessings go out to you all. We are still in AZ or we would be there. Cynthia & Jim - Posted by: Jim & Cynthia Slevin (Long time friends) on: Mar 04, 2012
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Janice and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Love Garry and Dawn - Posted by: Garry McDonald (Cousin) on: Mar 04, 2012
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