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MAURICE GERALD AULDWIN FRANCIS (GERRY)
Born: Jan 12, 1935
Date of Passing: May 22, 2020
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MAURICE GERALD AULDWIN FRANCIS
He is survived by his brother Louis; children, Paul (Mel), Teresa (Alan) and Peter; as well as four grandchildren, Tristan (Alana) Austin, Sebastian and Chloe whom he loved dearly. Gerry was predeceased by his wife Janet; mother Brunette; and brothers, Kenneth and Hugh. Dad also had many relatives in Trinidad, Australia and Canada.
Dad was born in Trinidad on January 12, 1935 and was a teacher for several years. Dad embarked on a new adventure in 1956 and immigrated to England. He met the love of his life Janet and they were married for 46 years. He had a successful career in the R.A.F. where he attained the rank of Warrant Officer as an air traffic controller. The family immigrated to Winnipeg in 1980 where Dad had a successful career working in the Canadian Arctic on the DEWLINE and later retired from the Winnipeg office.
With a passion for life and a penchant for golf, Pops (Ace) renewed his love of golf in the early 1980s. With a quick wit and easy laugh, he enjoyed many rounds with friends and family at his favourite course, Cottonwood. He continued playing at a high level till age 84.
Dad will now be reunited with Mum who passed away in 2007.
With a scotch in hand celebrate Gerry for being a great husband, a father, grandfather, brother and a friend. Dad, you will be missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be left at www.alternacremation.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2020
