SVEINN FINNSON

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SVEINN FINNSON Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the Selkirk General Hospital, Sveinn Finnson, a gentle man passed away, with his family by his side, at the age of 86 years. He was predeceased by his wife Hazel (nee Donald); parents, Wilfred and Gerda Finnson; in-laws, Catharine and John Donald; sisters, Jorunn and Alda, and several other close family members, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his daughter Kathy (Scott); grandchildren, Kurtis and Courtney; sisters, Thorunn, Helga (Bob), Kristine, Vilborg (Wayne), Hildur (Peter); brothers, Fridjon (Bernice), Wilfred (Carol), Stefan (Yvonne); in-laws, Audrey, Jeanette (Blair), Roberta and many numerous nieces and nephews. Sveinn married Hazel on May 18, 1963. She was the love of his life. He moved to Selkirk and they resided there and enjoyed 50 years of marriage. After marrying Hazel, he was employed at the MRM for 25 years. He still continued to fish and would take his holidays to fish with his father. He fished until 75 years of age. The family would like to thank Betel staff for being so kind, the Selkirk and District General Hospital for their care. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB. "Goda Nott Elskan" Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2016