NORMAN STRONG

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NORMAN STRONG February 24, 1934 - June 30, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Strong, age 78 years, on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Concordia Hospital. Norman was predeceased by his loving wife Joan, parents Adam and Dorothy, sisters Faye, Myrtle, Gwen and Irene, and brothers Robert, Gordon and Maurice. He leaves to mourn his sisters Jean, Joan, Shirley, and brother Stanley, also sisters-in-law Tilly, Betty, Diana, Dorothy (Bill), Debbie (Larry), Sharon (Brian) and Bev (Paul), and many nieces, nephews and friends. Norman was born on February 24, 1934 in South Transcona, where he lived for most of his life. He was a very hard worker, starting work at an early age hauling coal from boxcars with his brother Maurice. Later on he went to work with BACM in the tunnels and then became a pipe layer and went to work for laser pipeline until his retirement at age 65. Norman loved to tinker with his lawn mowers, snowmobiles and cars, taking them apart and putting them back together, sometimes he needed his friend Ted’s help. But his greatest pride was his yard - cutting and trimming often and you would never find a dandelion in his grass. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to Kim and Jenny, Jerry, Marty and Ted for the care and concern they showed Norman especially these last few weeks. The family would also like to thank the staff in emergency and ICU at Concordia Hospital for the care and compassion you gave to Norman and to us, in his short stay there. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium, 1800 Day Street with a viewing at 1:00 p.m. and the service at 1:30 p.m. with Bob Kosowan officiating. Cremation and a private family interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to CancerCare Manitoba. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 1969