Obituaries

In the wee hours of Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the age of 92, Al Sharrow set sail for his final port.

Al leaves behind his son Greg; daughter-in-law Cathy; and daughter Pam. He was very proud of his granddaughters, Kim and partner Adam; Christine and fiancé Taylor; Kelly and husband Brad; grandson Myles; and great granddaughter Payton.

Dad was born July 2, 1925 in Winnipeg and loved to talk about growing up in the North End. He attended the U. of M. when he was only 15 and graduated with Science and Education Degrees. Mom and Dad started married life in rural Manitoba with Dad working at the Ninette Sanatorium, then as a teacher in Pilot Mound. He told stories of having to close all the drapes when they played cards on Saturday night, because it was not a fitting entertainment for a small-town teacher.

For the next 25 years, Dad spent it in the Navy as an officer on the aircraft carrier, Bonaventure, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He moved us all around to Victoria, BC, Annapolis Royal, NS, Dartmouth, NS, Portsmouth, England, and, finally Winnipeg. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at The Department of Colleges and Universities before retiring and finally travelling to warmer places.

For the past 30 years he enjoyed the Manitoba summers at his cottage at Victoria Beach, a place he loved dearly. The family has many memories of Dad sitting on the front porch of the cottage sharing stories and singing songs.

As per Dad’s wishes, there will be no service.

The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to the staff on the 5th floor of the Poseidon Care Centre who provided Dad with excellent care, compassion and dignity over the past few months.