NORMAN ANDERSON

Norman Alfried Anderson passed away peacefully, after a well-fought extended illness, on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Man. at the age of 79.
Missing Norm is his loving wife of 56 years, Grace; sons, Laurie and wife, Paula, of Grande Prairie, Alta., and Greg and wife, Debbie, of Prince George, B.C.; grandchildren, Aidan, Gina, Kimberly, and Rhys; and many friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfried and Ruby Anderson and granddaughter, Caihla.
Norm was born in Winnipeg on Feb. 11, 1927. As a young man, he joined the Canadian National Railway as an apprentice carpenter and carman, working his way to Rolling Stock Maintenance Supervisor before his retirement in 1986.
He was a friend to all and always enjoyed a spirited discussion.
Up until the end, Norm spent every summer at the island on Rainy Lake, where he valued his self-built cabin and his many lake friends.
Norm also was a piper and played many years with the Shrine Pipe Band. As well, he also enjoyed square dancing with the Paws N’Taws in Winnipeg and Pairs and Squares in Fort Frances, Ont. for many years.
He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandpa, and we are pleased to have been part of his life.
Norm’s family would like to thank the excellent doctors, nurses, and staff at the St. Boniface surgical intensive care and coronary ward for their continuous support, compassion, and understanding during this very difficult past four months.
The family would like to invite friends to a service in celebration of Norm’s life to be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 4 p.m. in the Windsor Park United Church (1062 Autumnwood Dr.)
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, Man., R3L 0K6.