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HENRY LEONARD OLSON
Date of Passing: Apr 15, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHENRY LEONARD OLSON Peacefully, with his daughter Lynnette by his side, Henry passed away at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home at the age of 102. Henry was born in Danvers, Manitoba on July 19, 1912, the fourth of 10 children born to Christian and Alma Olsen. He was the last surviving member of his family. Dad was a family man first and foremost, always making sure he provided for Mom and us. He served as a veteran during the Second World War, along with three of his brothers. He was a skilled carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades, including peanut butter fudge making! Dad worked for Harper Construction while living in Winnipeg and in 1963, moved to Pinawa where he was employed by AECL until his retirement in 1977. In retirement, he took up golf and was able to enjoy it until the age of 88. He and Mom were able to travel to various locations over the years. When Mom developed dementia, he became her caregiver, a job he did exceptionally well. When they were no longer able to live in their home, they moved to Lac du Bonnet, Dad to Bonny Vista and Mom to the Personal Care Home where Dad eventually moved to as well in November 2013. We will always remember his smirk, great smile and quick sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by his son Floyd (Peggy) Olson; his daughters, Lynnette (Robert) Bruneau and Lorise Gilchrist; his grandchildren, Kim (Jim) Coady, Kerry (Jeff) Trager, Calvin (Alexis) Bruneau, Bobbie Pelland, Sara (Barret) Smith, Kiera Gilchrist, Leah Gilchrist and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen, his daughter-in-law Linda, his son-in-law Dale, as well as many other relatives. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home for their excellent care of our Dad. A small service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home, 75 McIntosh St., P.O. Box 1030, Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 25, 2015
HENRY LEONARD OLSON Henry passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home at the age of 102. Longer obituary to follow. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 17, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Floyd, Lynnette and Lorise, I am sorry to hear of the death of your father. He and your family had many connections to ours - he worked with both my grandfather and my father at Harper Construction, and then we were all in Pinawa together. My grandmother always enjoyed visiting with your parents in Pinawa when she came to visit us. Ralph and I saw your dad a few years ago in Lac Du Bonnet, and were very impressed with his health and stamina at 98, and even more impressed when he came to my dad's funeral the next year. He had a good long life, and I hope your many memories of him will help you through his loss. - Posted by: Patricia Curtis (friend) on: Apr 29, 2015
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Dear Lynnette and Floyd. My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad. It was always such a pleasure when I made contact with him during our working years at AECL - he had a wonderful attitude and disposition and I will always remember his warm smile. I hope you are both doing well and find comfort in knowing that your Dad was so very well respected. - Posted by: Lillian Kowalchuk (Friend ) on: Apr 26, 2015
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I remember him well we lived on the same street in Elmwood on Mcphail St. I remember Floyd and Lynnette. So sorry to here of the passing of your father he lived a very long and prosperous live God rest his soul. I'm a care giver to my mother she will be turning 101 in Sept; you have our deepest sympathy the MCFADZEANS - Posted by: RICHARD MCFADZEAN (FRIEND) on: Apr 25, 2015
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To Lynnette and family. I thought I would like to acknowledge the passing of your Dad, I remember your mom and dad from Gordon United church as my mom and dad who have since both passed away were involved with them then. I remember your dad always being such a nice nice man.i am sure he will be missed he lived a very long life.my mom and dad,s name Peggy and Alf Laidlaw. Hope life is treating you well. Sincerely Janis Giesbrecht. - Posted by: Janis giesbrecht. Nee laidlaw (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2015