LLOYD GEORGE RUMSEY

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LLOYD GEORGE RUMSEY Lloyd George Rumsey passed away on July 14, 2014, at Grace Emergency. He was born at Treherne, Manitoba, on February 6, 1924, where he grew up and received his schooling. He is survived by his wife Violet, son Bradford, daughter and son-in-law Linda and Brian Yurkiw, grandsons Jeffrey and Bradford Yurkiw, sisters-in-law Marie MacDonald and Doreen Mulvenny, brother-in-law and wife Barry and Sharon Mulvenny, and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Edith Rumsey, sister and brother-in-law Angie and Leo Riddell, and niece Joanne Lindgrin. Lloyd served overseas in The Second World War. When he returned he became a tile setter by trade, operating his own business Lloyd's Tile Service. From December 1980, he worked for 15 years for the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. Lloyd loved nature the grass, the trees, and the small animals in their natural habitat. For the last 11 years he enjoyed playing cribbage and bingo at Summerland, and sitting outside in his wheelchair in summer. In accordance with Lloyd's wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Many thanks to the Health Sciences Centre, Misericordia Personal Care Interim Unit, Cornish 2, and Deer Lodge Chronic Care Unit where he spent his last five days, for the excellent care he received. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2014