Boyd WADDELL

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WADDELL: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Boyd Manley Waddell, our beloved brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather, on January 24, 2014 in Hamiota at the age of 90. Boyd was born January 20, 1924 in Newdale, Manitoba. Boyd was predeceased by his father and mother, Thomas and Annie Waddell, his sister Isabel (Harold) Cook and by his brothers John (Alice), Tom (Annie), Gordon (Edith), and Fraser (Lil) Waddell. He is survived by his brother Menzies (Wynne), his sister Mae (Bruce) Sewart, and his sister-in-law, Grace (Bill) Bossman. Boyd was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lillian on June 7, 1985. He is survived by their five sons: Jim, Gary (Alice), Dwayne (Doris), Brent (Shelly) and Scott (Lori). Boyd served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Boyd and Lillian were married August 10th 1946 in Winnipeg. They farmed grain and cattle south of Newdale until he retired in 1993. The family enjoyed travelling, fishing and camping. Boyd’s happiest days were when he was surrounded by his children, his grandchildren, Kathy (Scott) Jocelyn, Mark (Robyn), Jackie (Jeff) Jenkinson, Mike (Tara)Magel, Sean (Emma), Sharla (Mark) Murray, Janine Hodder, Ryan(Juliana), Heather, Chris(Jody), Christine, Eric (Denise) Allum, Kevin Allum, Tyler, Jayce, Lexy and his 23 great grandchildren. He retired to Harrison House in Newdale and became active at the Newdale Drop In Center. Boyd was an easy going person who lived a modest life. His consistently positive attitude and clever sense of humor will be fondly remembered by everyone. Boyd was always ready to teach anyone how to play cards or show his children or grandchildren how to catch the biggest fish. The family would like to thank Dr. Kristjanson and the caring staff at the Hamiota Hospital, the residents of Harrison House, his fellow card players at the Drop-in Center and his neighbor and good friend, John Young. A lot of people always had a caring hand in helping our father in his later years of life, too many to mention, and therefore he always had Newdale dear to his heart. Services will be held on February 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Newdale United Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Society, Harrison House, or a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence and/or photos can be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca. (866) 620-2744.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 01, 2014