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STANLEY RICHARDSON RIDDELL (STAN)
Born: Jun 23, 1921
Date of Passing: May 17, 2019
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STANLEY RICHARDSON RIDDELL
June 23, 1921 - May 17, 2019
Stan was predeceased by his wife Margaret (2001), daughter Sheila (2001), son John (1991), granddaughter Allison (1980) and sister Edith (1928). Stan leaves a son Jim (Jan), daughter-in-law Donna, grandchildren, Scott (Freda), Kate (Kyle), Ryan, Lisa (Trevor) and Jason (Christi) and great-grandchildren, Georgina, Noah, Liam, Isla, Oakley and Kingston.
Stan grew up in the north end of Winnipeg in what he called the great days of the 1920s and 1930s, attending Machray School, St. John's Tech and the University of Manitoba. After university he enlisted in the army serving five years during the Second World War, as a Lieutenant in north-west Europe with the South Alberta Regiment, 29th Armoured Reconnaissance.
After the war he started his own food brokerage company and for a period of 21 years built a very successful business. After which spending 17 years as Superintendent of J.M. Schneider Ltd. in Winnipeg, retiring in 1986.
An avid gardener who followed this passion in retirement, Stan created spectacular garden landscapes at his vacation property in Matlock, Manitoba.
No flowers please. If friends so desire, donations in his memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
A private interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery in Winnipeg.
Condolences: www.serenity.ca
Serenity Funeral Service, South Edmonton (780) 450-0101
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 22, 2019
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Thinking of everyone during this difficult time. Stan will live on in all your hearts as I know that he made many memories with each of you and touched your hearts in very special ways Love you all very much Deed and Rob - Posted by: Danice And Rob Felicioni (Sister and brother to Jan and Jim) on: May 23, 2019