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ALEXANDER (SANDY) THOMSON
Born: Jul 11, 1922
Date of Passing: Sep 28, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALEXANDER (SANDY) THOMSON Alex (Sandy) Thomson passed away in the early morning hours peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre, on September 29, 2013. Sandy was born on July 11, 1922 at the Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg. Sandy was predeceased by his wife Ethel, his son Tommy, his parents William and Rella Thomson, and Enid McKay. Sandy is survived by his daughter Geraldine Gledhill, his son Garry and wife Susan, granddaughter Tracey Gledhill, grandson Grahame Thomson. Sandy received his education in St. James in Winnipeg. After finishing high school Sandy joined the RCNVR in April, 1942 and served on the HMCS Rimouski, the Lethbridge, the Truro, the New Glasgow, and the Snowberry. Sandy was a sonar operator and served 1283 days with 862 days on active service overseas serving in the North Atlantic and the France to Germany run as well in the United Kingdom. Sandy received his honourable discharge in September 1945. Sandy was extremely proud of his Navel Service. After the war Sandy drove Taxi for Moore's until he started his own Taxi company having a fleet of four cars. Sandy then went into the trucking industry and travelled all over Canada and the United States for many years. Sandy then went to drive for Grey Goose Bus Lines where he drove on regular runs and charters. He also drove for Eagle and Southern Bus Lines returning to Grey Goose until his retirement. Sandy was a member of the Winnipeg White Ensign Club where he was president from 1990 to 1994. He was also a Shriner and a member of the Vintage Car Club. Sandy was a Legion member for 60 years at #4 Legion St. James. Sandy was also a member of the Scottish Rite and Free Masonry. Sandy was a kind hearted person who was always ready to help those in need. Sandy will be missed by all who knew him. Service will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m with a viewing prior to service. Interment will be in the Garden of Last Supper, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 NEILBARDALINC.COM
Publish Date: Oct 1, 2013
ALEXANDER (SANDY) THOMSON On September 28, 2013 at the Deer Lodge Centre, Alexander (Sandy) Thomson, husband of the late Ethel Thomson, passed away at the age of 91 years. Longer obituary will follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Sep 30, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 01, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I'm only just learning more about this side of the family but it would have been an honour to have followed in his father's footsteps and travel from Scotland to meet him. - Posted by: John Scott Biggs (Distant relation, his father and my Gran would have been Cousins ) on: Jan 16, 2014
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My heart is heavy to hear of the passing of Sandy. Sandy served with my father in the war on the Snowberry. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person but we spoke on the phone a few times a year. He told me stories about my father and even sent me a few pictures he dug up. In an attempt to call him today I found this obituary. Lest we forget! Sail on sweet Sandy!! Rest in peace Much love and sympathy Ann O'Brien - Posted by: Ann O'Brien (daughter of Hugh H O'Brien) on: Nov 11, 2013
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Sandy had a heart of gold and would have done anything for anyone always willing to lend a helping hand. I too will miss him and thank him for his service in the navy defending his country he was always very proud of it. - Posted by: Wendy (Niece) on: Nov 01, 2013
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Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Fond memories of times spent at your house. - Posted by: Roxy Preston(Davis) (friend of Gerry's) on: Oct 11, 2013
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My father and Sandy were dear friends and also lived in the Courts of St James, had coffee every day. Dad and Sandy talked every day and Sandy visited Dad many times in the nursing home. - Posted by: Janis Gibson (nee Fogg) (my father was his friend) on: Oct 01, 2013
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I worked for Sandy in the 1950's and when we got married Sandy supplied his fleet of cars no charge and later in life Sandy drove truck long distance with me. Sandy was a good friend and a kind man JC Langley BC - Posted by: Jim Coughlin (Friend) on: Oct 01, 2013
