Obituaries

JOHN ERIC BABSON November 17, 1918 – October 17, 2012 It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of John Eric Babson on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Left to cherish John’s memory are his children: Rick (Dea), Doug (Carole), Jim (Bonnie) and Anne; grandchildren: Max, Zak, Katy, Josie, Andrea, Courtney, Cara, Russ and Christine; great-grandchildren: Amari, Arielle, Sianna, Janai and Alexa. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Betty of 59 years of marriage on November 27, 2002. Dad was born November 17 1918 and embarked on a lifetime of adventure, touching numerous people on his quest. He had an unyielding love was for his family. He was a Second World War veteran, after which commenced a career with Canadian Pacific Railway then retiring from Via Rail. Mom and Dad bought a piece of land at Grassy Lake, ON and with the help of their family, cleared the land to make way for their cottage. They loved spending time with the family at the cottage. Fishing and hunting were Dad’s favourite pastime. A private family Service will take place. The family would like to thank the staff on T6 of the Deer Lodge Centre for embracing Dad as a part of their family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deer Lodge Centre in Dad’s name. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel is in care of arrangements.Publish Date: Oct 20, 2012JOHN ERIC BABSON On Wednesday, October 17, 2012 John died at the Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 93 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel is in care of arrangements.Publish Date: Oct 18, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on October 20, 2012