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EARL ALEXANDER MCGILL
Date of Passing: Dec 08, 2020
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EARL ALEXANDER MCGILL
Earl was predeceased by his wife Stephanie and his beloved son Jeffrey. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Natalie Sever (Dean) and Lori Belza (Dave) and his grandchildren, Michael (Stephanie), Alexis, Sarah and Jayden.
Earl was born and raised in Crystal City, Manitoba and came to Winnipeg as a young man. He began his career at Great West Life where he met and married Stephanie, his wife of 57 years.
Earl went on to have a career as a Winnipeg Police Officer, followed by Federated Insurance and the Government of Manitoba, ending his career as Superintendent of Insurance for the Province of Manitoba. Following retirement, he served for many years as a member of the board of directors of PACICC overseeing the insurance industry in Canada.
Earl was a talented craftsman and spent many hours in his workshop. He built the family cottage at Lester Beach where the family made countless happy memories. One of his best memories was snowmobiling in the nearby trails with his son Jeffrey. He also built his own sailboat and was an award-winning wood carver.
Earl will be remembered for his kindness and sense of humour. He loved to tell stories of his life in Crystal City, and his time on the police force. He also loved the poems of Robert W. Service and could recite many of them by heart.
Earl was a loving father and a proud and enthusiastic fan of his grandchildren, supporting and encouraging all of their interests. He will be greatly missed.
Thanks to the staff of Park Manor Personal Care Home for their care and compassion.
A private celebration of Earl's life is being planned.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Our breath is brief, and being so
Let's make our heaven here below,
And lavish kindness as we go.
- Robert W. Service
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My condolences Natalie , Lori and families, I always enjoyed my visits/talks with Earl from the days at Shapes, then at his Condo on Devonshire, then at Park Manor, from how he was able to craft his wood carvings, to taking shots at the guys from Shapes/Mc Donalds coffee crew, Kevin (friend from Shapes) - Posted by: Kevin (friend from Shapes) on: Dec 15, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to Natalie , Lori and your families. Your dad was such a sweetheart. Loved listening to his stories on Natalie’s front porch or at Christmas dinners! He will be missed . - Posted by: Darryl and Barb Sever (Family) on: Dec 14, 2020
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To Natalie, Lori and families, my sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather of your children. We cherish the good memories of the many wonderful summers spent at Lester Beach. Thinking of you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Trudy Klatt and family (Friend) on: Dec 14, 2020
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My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Natalie and Lori, I have many fond memories spending summers at Lester Beach with our families and the Petriuks and the Klatts. Such special memories never to be forgotten! Thinking of you during this difficult time....Nicole - Posted by: Nicole Meyer (Family friend) on: Dec 12, 2020
