FRANCIS LESLIE HININGS

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FRANCIS (FRANK) LESLIE HININGS On March 3, 2017 at the Charleswood Care Centre, Francis (Frank) Leslie Hinings of Sanford, Manitoba, passed away. Frank leaves to mourn, his wife and dearest friend Pamela; their daughters, Karen (Jim), Suzanne (Howard), Barbara (Anil) and granddaughters, Christyn, Brenley (Jordan), Caitlin (Brian), Lindsay, Nicola (Karl), Jennifer and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Calvin and Elodie; his sister Stephanie and many nieces and nephews in Canada and the U.K Frank was born in England on May 24, 1932 and went to school and university in Derbyshire and Nottingham. Following periods in the British army and employment with Rolls Royce, Derby, he came to Winnipeg in 1957 with Pam and Karen. Most of his working life in Winnipeg was spent with Bristol Aerospace Limited. He retired in 1989 as Vice-President, Administration. A keen lifelong naturalist, he belonged for many years to the Canadian Nature Federation and Fort Whyte Alive. After he and Pam moved to Sanford in 1986, he took great delight in watching the bird and animal life in and around their garden on the La Salle river. A love of camping, originally by tent and then by R.V. provided enjoyable vacations in many parts of North America. He loved good music, was an omnivorous reader, and an enthusiastic but erratic snooker player, photographer and gardener. At Frank's specific request, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Friends wishing to remember him may make a donation to the Fort Whyte Centre, P.O. Box 124 , Winnipeg, R3Y 1G5 or the Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way,R3T 0R3. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. CHAPEL LAWN www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 11, 2017