Obituaries

PATRICK (PAT) MILNE With regret we announce the death of Patrick (Pat) Milne on December 27, 2012 at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 91 years. Pat is survived by sons Brian Milne (Dawn Goss) of Erickson MB, David Milne (Tracy) of Kenora ON; granddaughter Victoria Milne of Clarmont ON; friend Evelyn Reed. He is predeceased by his wife Sadie; sister Irene (Elmer) Weiss; parents Peter and Teenie; brothers-in-law, Ted (Nancy) Woods, Norman Ralkie, A.J. (Bert) Pilgrim; sister-in-law, Peggy (Ed) Flye. Born in Aberdeen Scotland, Pat came to Canada at the age of three years, lived in St. Vital until 1967, Flin Flon until 1986 when he retired, and moved to Stonewall, his last three years were spent at Deer Lodge Centre. He enjoyed and participated in sports his whole life, track and field (provincial champion in the 100 yard dash), football (played for the St. Vital Bulldogs Rugby Club.), golfing, curling, and lawn bowling. he served terms as President of the Eaton’s Curling Club and the Flin Flon Curling Club. He started working for Eaton’s prior to the Second World War, enlisted in the army and served with The Third Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, returned to Eaton’s after the war until 1967, then took a position with the Government of Manitoba, Department of Finance, until he retired in 1986. According to his wishes Pat was cremated and no service will take place at this time. A grave side service will be held in the spring with interment taking place at the St. Vital Cemetery. In Pats memory, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank the staff of T4 at Deer Lodge Centre for the compassionate care they provided.Publish Date: Jan 5, 2013PATRICK (PAT) MILNE On Thursday, December 27, 2012 Pat passed away at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 91 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.Publish Date: Dec 28, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on January 05, 2013