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FRANK CHARLESSIDNEY YOUNGDied at St. Boniface Hospital ofi Saturday, Iccember 18,1993, after a lengthy illness.Frank was born on October 5, 1929, the elder son of the late Stdiiey and Josephine Voting. He attended Fort Rouge schools, and on his 18th birthday, presented him-self at the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Office, only to be turned down because of insufficient Weight, He obtained a job at Modern Dairies, went back to the Recruiting Office in two months4 time, and was accepted by the Royal Canadian Service Corps.Frank served at Various postings in Canada, as well as in Korea, Japan, and with the U.N. Forces in the Middle East. He took an honourable discharge in 1968, when he joined Labour Canada. He very much enjoyed his work there. One of his most satisfying achievements while he was with the Department was his training of women to become officers. As Technical Advisor for Conditions of Work, he was in the position long enough to note that women could function equally as well as men in what was formerly considered a man’s job.Frank took early retirement in 1989. He very much enjoyed that new chapter of his life although he was dogged with ill health all of the time.Frank married Mary Louise Moffat on December 29, 1956. Together they worked to acquire a home for themselves - no small task when they both had low salaries! Both Frank and Mary Louise enjoyed their home. They loved to watch the birds, rabbits, squirrels, trees, clouds, sunsets and all the other beauties of nature, and they enjoyed having others in their home to share these experiences with them. While Frank was with Labour Canada, his home was always open to those of the Department who were in Winnipeg on business from other parts of the country. As well, he and Mary Louise, for several years, hosted the annual Labour Canada summer barbecue.Frank enjoyed travelling. He did a lot of it during his career. As well, he and Mary Louise, by virtue of putting aside some money each month, were able to take annual vacations, when they visited many countries, on all Continents, with the exception of Antarctica. As they trekked around, they thoroughly enjoyed learning about, and meeting, people from other countries and cultures. They were travellers, not tourists on conducted tours. Because of their love of adventure, they liked to explore on their own, to speak to people, and learn about their problems. When they returned home, they always remembered how lucky they were! They particularly enjoyed exploring their roots, which for Frank were in South Africa and England. But they always said that some of their earlier shoestring trips were their beat ones.In earlier years, Frank was active in Boy Scouts, Dog Clubs, and the Kips* men Club of Winnipeg. He was Kinsman of the Year in 1965-66 - that being the year he ramrod-ded (commenced) the Mid Canada Dog Club, which still continues.Frank endured a long struggle with cancer, having lost part of his right leg to the disease in f970. He then set out to do everything everyone else did, and, in fact, some did not even know of his disability. Later, in the 1980’s, cancgr plagued him again, and the real battle was on. But he maintained a remarkably optimistic attitude, and he was always cheerful. He believed that we cannot change the inevitable, but we can react in a positive manner.Frank always felt that his roots in England were special. He was first taken there when he was only a few months old, when he could fit into the stateroom bureau drawer t Ijiter he lived with his grand* mother in Devon, a sojourn of two years,Continued onop*i column...Continued from previous column...which was interrupted by the War. He leaves surviving him ih England, his Aunt Doris and her hu sband Ken, his Uncle Bill and his wife Elsie, and cousins, Ivan, Allsofi afid Micheal.Frank is survived by his wife Mary Louise; his sister Annie and brother Edward and their families. He is also survived by his Special Family, being his slstefs-ltt-law, Georgefta and Christens, and brothers-in-law, Clavih and Andrew. Their affctioft, and the many good limes they had throughout the years, were always special to Frank, as well as their care and concern during his illnesses. There are also seven nieces and nephews on the Moffat side.A private interment service will take place out of town in the Moffat family plot.Mary Louise will be at home on Tuesday, December 21 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. should friends wish to drop by.Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu, those who wish could send donations to the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, 100 Olivia St., Winnipeg, R3E 0V9 or to a charity of choice,Mary Louise thanks all those who kept in touch by letter, telephone or by visits. Also thank you to Drs. Olweny and Blood and all the staff at the St. Boniface Cancer Clinic; Drs. Dudgeon and Har-los and all the caring and considerate staff on Ward 3E of the St. Boniface Hospital. Although Frank’s stay there was mercifully short, the kindness extended to both Frank, Mary Louise and her family can never be repaid. Thanks also to Rev. Bryan Bjerring and the congregation of St. Mary's Anglican Church for all their prayers.dahayht!nbEPtiS1yCET4 aV i) n C A s tlhlntiftuIyrytinPhVtn5B0ti4i;4Jl*vt:Vsh1tV2 arcelt;!PCrtiIc
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Winnipeg Free Press
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