GERALD S. SWINDELL

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GERALD S. SWINDELL Passed away peacefully at the Veterans Wing of Sunnybrook & Womens College Health Sciences Centre in Toronto on July 17, 2003 at the age of 88. Gerry was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Warrington in 1947, and by his second wife of more than 40 years, Bettie Brockie in 1990, and by his sister Elaine, brother Charles and son-in-law Andy Clark. He is survived by his three children, Sharon, Gerry, and Carol; his granddaughter Christine Maki; his sisters, Geraldine Rees and Marie Smith; his brothers-in-law, Bill Brockie and Don Smith; and several nieces and nephews and their families. Although Gerry was born in Grenfell, SK and died in Toronto, he spent most of his life in Winnipeg, MB. A graduate of the University of Manitoba, Gerry spent his entire business career with Wood Gundy, joining the firm in 1938 and retiring as a Vice President and Director in 1974. During the Second World War he served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the Manitoba Club and served as its President in 1975 and 1976. He was also the Chairman of the Board of the Winnipeg Stock Exchange from 1969 to 1972 and was active throughout his business career with a number of charitable organizations. For relaxation he enjoyed the company of his wife and their many good friends, frequent dinners at Rae & Jerrys, annual trips to Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, AZ, golf at the St. Charles Country Club and billiards at the Manitoba Club. Unfortunately, his retirement years were marred by the debilitating effects of Pagets Disease and the untimely death of his beloved wife Bettie. Our thanks to the staff at Deer Lodge Hospital Veterans Wing and We Care in Winnipeg and at Sunnybrook K Wing and Selectacare in Toronto for all their help in his final years. Although he moved to Toronto in 1997 to be close to his children, his heart always remained in Winnipeg. He returns there now. A graveside service will be held at Garry Memorial Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., on Tuesday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m., followed by a reception at the on-site funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2003