JAMES LITTLE TOMLINSON

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JAMES LITTLE TOMLINSON 1925 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jim Tomlinson on November 12, 2013 at his home. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his son Dave (Judy) Tomlinson, grandsons Terry (Alicia) and Reed Tomlinson, granddaughter Jade (Chris) Hopkins, great-grandchildren Caitllin, Lucas and Connor, sisters Margaret McDougall, Violet Francis, Lydia Labossiere, brother Andy (Diane) Tomlinson. Dad will also be missed by Clint Colquhoun and his coffee shop friends plus numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded by his parents Catherine and James, brothers David and Ewan, sisters Cathy Semkiw, Nan Bodnarchuk, and Mae Hopps. By dad's request cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Jim attended Lord Roberts School and later Kelvin High, leaving to join the navy in 1943. He served on the HMCS Owen Sound from 1943 - 1945. After returning from the war he was employed by Systems Equipment Ltd where he met and married Betty Davy, who preceded him in 2006. In the early 1970s Jim relocated to Kelowna, BC and worked for Ehmann Printing until his retirement in 1990. Following his retirement Jim moved back to Winnipeg and spent the remainder of his life enjoying and encouraging his family (grandchildren and great-grandchildren). Jim was a caring and loving son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to Mary Ashcroft and her team of nurses, Suzanne and Mary Ann of palliative care program of Riverview. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. We love you and will miss you. Rest in Peace. www.kilcollinscremationservice.com 204-782-3541

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2013