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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
WINTERS, Allan - Suddenly on February 9, 1974 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Allan Winters, aged 55 years, beloved husband of Mary Winters of 1579 Pritchard Ave. Mr. Winters was born in Speers, Sask., moving at an early age to Saskatoon where he was educated. He joined the RCNVR in 1940, and served overseas in the Second World War on board HMCS Prince Robert until 1945. After the Second World War he was employed in the grocery trade business and worked at various supermarkets in Saskatoon and Winnipeg. He was presently employed at Speakman's IGA Store in Windsor Park. Besides his wife Mary, Mr. Winters is survived by two brothers, William of Lethbridge, Alta., and Horace of Richmond, B.C. Funeral service Thursday, February 14, 1974 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bardal Funeral Home, Sherbrook at William, Dr. Philip Petursson officiating. Interment in Kildonan Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be: Messrs. John Lewis, Gordon Westergard, Julian Dusessoy, Harold (Bud) Insch, Allan Boyce and Gordon Miller. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Manitoba Heart Foundation. Bardal Funeral Home in care of Arrangements, 774-7474 (The Winnipeg Free Press) (click here to view the obituary as published)
Awards and decorations: 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, C.V.S.M. & Clasp, War Medal 1939-45
Ships served in: SASKATOON DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 06 Jan 1941 * Commenced Active Service 16 Jun 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 12 Aug 1941 HMCS ROYAL ROADS - Drafted to ROYAL ROADS 08 Oct 1941 * Rated Acting Able Seaman, RCNVR 16 Jun 1942 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 09 Oct 1942 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 10 Oct 1942 HMS QUEBEC - Drafted to QUEBEC 28 Oct 1942 HMCS NIOBE - Drafted to NIOBE 05 Nov 1942 HMCS PRINCE ROBERT - Drafted to PRINCE ROBERT 21 Nov 1943 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 20 Oct 1944 HMCS BURRARD - Drafted to BURRARD 19 Feb 1945 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 11 Jul 1945 HMCS UNICORN - Drafted to UNICORN 17 Jul 1945 * Demobilized 17 Aug 1945
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