DONALD EVANS

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DONALD EVANS It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Donald Evans on Sunday, June 5, 2016 peacefully at Concordia Place. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Marjorie, January 5, 2013. Donald was born in Mexborough, England, on January 11, 1925 to Dorothy and Leslie Evans. He grew up in Yorkshire, England. During the Second World War he served in the R.A.F. 83rd Squadron as a flight engineer on a Lancaster Bomber. He married his childhood sweetheart Marjorie Stowell, on January 12, 1946. Along with their family, they immigrated to Canada in October 1952, eventually settling in Winnipeg after briefly living in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Donald leaves to mourn his daughters, Carol (Bob), Lynne (Don), both of Winnipeg, Jan (Larry) of Vancouver, Cindy (Denis) of St. Claude, and son Michael (Lynn) of Winnipeg. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Jeff (Gerrie), Karen, Ryan (Carmina), Chelsea, Matt, and Andrew; great-grandchildren Damon, Jenna and Logan. He is also survived by sister Dorothy Taylor, family and friends in England. He was predeceased by his brother Eric. Donald was a caring and loving husband and father. He was a gifted story teller. He was a very experienced and successful salesman, holding many positions with various companies. He retired from The Bay downtown store in 1996 after a successful and happy sales career. He enjoyed his retirement by traveling to exciting locales. He was a diehard Blue Bomber fan and was looking forward to the 2016 season. In his spare time, he built many household projects. In his last years, he moved to Concordia Village and then to Concordia Place. The family wishes to thank home care services, staff at interim care - Misercordia Health Centre and Concordia Place. In keeping with Donald's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Norway House Animal Rescue, 30 Croft Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2N 4J2. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2016