Obituaries

LEONARD ARCHIBALD REID
1938 – 2017
      Peacefully the morning of Tuesday, November 14, 2017, with family at his side, Leonard slipped into the caring hands of God.   Leonard leaves behind his sisters Shirley (Blake) and Darlene (Lee) of Winnipeg; brother Jim (Marilyn) also of Winnipeg and brother Robert of Taylor, BC, Gerry (Carol) of Mill Bay, BC and Dan (Marlene) of Edmonton, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Margaret; father Russell and brother Rodney.   Born in Russell, MB, Leonard moved to Winnipeg in 1950.  After high school he joined the army (PPCLI) and was posted to Germany. Upon release he started working for Paulin Chambers and attained position of shift supervisor until Paulin Chambers folded. Leonard then operated a food canteen at Piston Ring until his retirement. He spent his later years at Mordens’ Meadows Trailer Park and enjoyed many friendships.   A Celebration of Life will be held at Betelstadur Housing Co-op, 1061 Sargent Avenue, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.   The family wish to thank the Palliative Care Program and the nurses at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit for all the kindness directed towards Leonard.  And a special thank you to the tenants of Betelstadur for the love and kindness shown Leonard.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com