Obituaries

CAPTAIN EDWARD KELSEY (WINNIPEG FIRE DEPARTMENT) Today, Saturday, December 29, 2012 Edward’s Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Interment will be held at a later date in All Saints Cemetery, 4535 Main Street.Publish Date: Dec 29, 2012CAPTAIN EDWARD KELSEY (WINNIPEG FIRE DEPARTMENT) Peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 following a lengthy illness, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Edward, husband, father and grandfather at St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 81 years. Remaining to cherish Edward’s memory are his children, Jeffrey (Rita), Lori (Ken Donkersley) and Greg (Laura); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jillian, Daniel, Stephanie, Nicholas and Michael; sister, Wanda (Paul); as well as numerous family members and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Violet, of 52 years of marriage. On October 21, 1931 Edward was born in Calder, Alberta. Moving to Winnipeg he became a member of the Winnipeg Fire Department reaching the rank of Captain. Edward spent his leisure time golfing, bowling and traveling with the love of his life. They especially enjoyed their retirement trips together to Palm Springs. On Saturday, December 29, 2012 Edward’s Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. Interment will be held at a later date in All Saints Cemetery, 4535 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In memory of Banjo to The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.Publish Date: Dec 28, 2012   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on December 29, 2012