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DONALD WILLIAM WRIGHT
Date of Passing: Nov 20, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD WILLIAM WRIGHT 1931 - 2016 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Don Wright on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the age of 85 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Joy, of 34 years of marriage, son Rick (Karen), daughters Barb (Ken) and Cindy (Philip), grandchildren Jenn (Miguel), Kevin, Alyssa, Jacqueline (Richard) and Amanda (Chris), and great-grandchildren Mila, Evie, Clara and Callum. Don was raised in Fort Garry, working his first job as an apprentice painter at the CN Fort Rouge shops. From there he moved on to the Transcona shops and then Air Canada before becoming one of the first R.C.M.P. in Winnipeg to protect our airport. He retired from the R.C.M.P. in 1991. He loved to golf, fish, play baseball and in his teen years was a successful canoeist at the Winnipeg Canoe Club. He was also an excellent woodworker. In his retirement years he enjoyed travelling to Texas with Joy, making friends wherever he went. A celebration of his life will be held at Good Neighbours (Bronx Park), 720 Henderson Hwy., between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 25. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's name to the charity of your choice. Eternal Grace Funerals www.eternalgrace.ca 204-505-4559
Publish Date: Nov 23, 2016
DONALD WILLIAM WRIGHT Passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016, age 85 years, at Seven Oaks Hospital, beloved husband of Joy Wright. Full obituary to follow in Wednesday's paper. Eternal Grace Funerals 204-505-4559 www.eternalgrace.ca
Publish Date: Nov 22, 2016
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2016
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Worked with Don at the Airport in the middle 70's and enjoyed his subtle wit and pranks. Rest in Peace, old buddy. Can family send me his S/ regimental number for the Roll of Honor that the RCMP Vets maintain. I have entered him on the Roll. - Posted by: Dan CARUK (Co- Worker at W.I.A.) on: Dec 02, 2016
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Dear Joy and family, I was saddened to learn of Don's passing. My sincere condolences to your family. I always enjoyed working with Don at Good Neighbours. He was always so upbeat and positive. I enjoyed chats with the two of you when you dropped by the centre. You will miss him greatly. Lynda - Posted by: Lynda Jones (Friend) on: Nov 26, 2016
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I had the very good fortune to have met and worked with Don at the YWG airport. I was a customer manager with Air Canada and had many memorable times with Don, He was an excellent Mountie and a terrific person. He will be missed. Sincerely, Chuck Bruzell - Posted by: Chuck Bruzell (Friend) on: Nov 23, 2016
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I've known Don for at least 30 years. Through him I felt like I got to know his family. He always spoke very highly of his children and grandchildren. His wife Joy truly put the joy in his life. Anything he did he did with passion, be it golf , woodwork or cooking. He brightened my day with his humour and intelligent conversation. He was always willing to help out in any way he could. I believe him to be a true gentleman, tempered with good humour but also no nonsense when it was needed. My deepest sympathy to Joy and family. Ken Ruhr - Posted by: Ken Ruhr (Barber ) on: Nov 23, 2016
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My condolences to Joy, Family, Friends and Former Colleagues. I met Don at the Winnipeg Airport back in the 80's. I found Don to be a straight shooter and knowledgeable in his field. He served his employer well and often spoke about his Family, always in a loving way. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Nuno Camara (Friend) on: Nov 23, 2016