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WALTER LUSHAW
Walter Lushaw left this life on March 9, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in Brandon, Manitoba to parents Nicholas and Clara Lushaw. In 1952 he married Lillian Miller. Together they had two children, built two houses, and continued to live in Brandon until 1972, when they moved to Winnipeg. Walter was a Carman with the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1951 to 1991. His focus was his family, his home and his job. His home was always open to family and in his later years he especially enjoyed visits from his sister Gladys and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marion (Toots) and Rick.
Walter was rarely idle, always involved in home repairs and improvements. After retirement he took pleasure in volunteering for 20 years with the Winnipeg Christmas Cheer Board, and coffee meetings with his former CPR co-workers.
He lost Lillian to cancer in 2013 and continued to live in the house they shared since 1972 until September 2024, when his declining health resulted in several hospital stays and later necessitated a move to the Maples Personal Care Home.
We are very grateful for the help and support of neighbours Ted, Mike, Ann and family during the last several years.
We would also like to thank the staff of the Maples Personal Care Home for his excellent care. Especially Ray, Maureen and Preet; and Sammi and Guezz at the Health Sciences Centre. You all took such compassionate care of him. We also thank the Home Care staff for their compassionate care prior to Dad’s care home placement. Especially Leo, Glen, Manpreet and Kamwal.
He leaves his two daughters Shelley (Michael) of Nanaimo, B.C. and Kimberley of Steinbach; sister Gladys Cale of Red Deer, Alberta; sisters and brothers-in law Margaret Miller, Marion (Rick) Hamilton, George (Gail) Miller, all of Brandon, his adopted stray cat Rosie and grand-pets Bryn, Smoke and Mango, who will all miss the “bacon man”. He leaves several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Bill Lushaw.
A private family funeral will be held in Brandon on March 17, where he will be interred with Lillian in the Brandon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or the Winnipeg Christmas Cheer Board.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We are very sorry to hear of your loss and we are sending warmth and strength to the family. We are honoured to be named in this passage as Walter was very kind to our animals for many years. - Posted by: Sharon Rubel/Winnipeg Humane Society (Grateful Charity) on: Mar 20, 2025
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My deepest condolences to Shelley and Kim on the loss of your father, he was a class person who will be missed by all. It was a pleasure To know him for over fifty years. - Posted by: Mike Groshak (friend) on: Mar 17, 2025
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What a lovely photo of your father, Shelley & Kim. I’m so glad I got to know your parents, Shelley, when we met at 18 years old. I always felt so welcome in your home over the years. I was so surprised when your Dad remembered me when I visited him at Deer Lodge. I will hold that memory in my heart always. You both are in my thoughts. - Posted by: Christine Ward (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2025
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Walter was a dear man who we enjoyed working with at the Christmas Cheer Board. Our grandchildren would come in to help and Walter would be so kind them They called him grandpa Walter and he would give them a little something each year at Christmas. If you noticed picture of random kids in his house it would be them. Rick enjoyed his yearly chats with Walter when he could no longer volunteer with us. Condolences to all the family he will always have a special place in our hearts. Susan and Rick Gill - Posted by: Susan & Rick Gill (Christmas Cheer Boatd) on: Mar 15, 2025
