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William Thickett obituary highlights farm life and war service
William Thickett born in Russell area farmed Brightside district with his family and later with his sons. He served in WWII training in Shilo and deployed to Europe, later returning to farm until moving to care home at 97. Survived by son Ernie Thickett and daughter Evylin Aubin with six great grandchildren. Memorial service held December 9 at Christ Church Russell.
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Bill Thickett
Russell
Bill
Brightside
Casitars
McKinnons
Shilo
Manitoba
Europe
Italy
Adalene
Matthew
Sally Thickett
Ernie Thickett
Dale Andrews
Evylin
Jean) Aubin
Christ Church
Russell Memorial Gardens
Ryan Aubin
John Aubin
Allan Thickett
Jim Spear
Ron Witty
Jim Cusitar
Russell Legion
Braendle Bruce
Kevin Goodrich
Anglican Church