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George Pittendreigh

July 11, 1912 - April 22, 2006


With love and sadness in our hearts we regret the announcement of the passing of our dear beloved father, George, on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon. George passed away peacefully after a sudden bout with pneumonia and other respiratory complications. His family was with him as he passed on to his new journey and to rejoin his beloved wife Brenda who passed away in 1998 and his son, Barry, who passed away in infancy. George will be sorely missed by all his remaining family and friends. George is survived by his two children, Wayne and Wonda, their spouses, Linda and David, and his three grandchildren, Cale, Ian, and Kylie.

George was born July 11, 1912 in Crandall, MB. He spent his childhood and formative years in and around Crandall and Birtle, working at a number of jobs until he enlisted in the army to fight in World War II. He fought through the European Campaign and attained the rank of Mechanical Staff Sergeant. With the end of the war, he returned to Canada and eventually started a bakery business with his brother Bill. George and Brenda, Bill and Eve ran a successful bakery business in Hamiota. During this time, George was also very active in the governance of the Town of Hamiota and was involved with the Lion's Club, Legion and always had a passion for local sports like baseball, hockey and curling. After 22 years of running Pittendreigh's Bakery, George and Bill sold the business and retired.

George and Brenda spent a brief time out west but then returned to Brandon. Sometime after Brenda passed away, George moved into Riverheights Terrace where he made many close and cherished friends who are also grieved by his passing. It was George's wish that there be no formal funeral, but there will be a private family service at Birtle Cemetery, at a later date. It was also his wish, in lieu of flowers, that friends and family make donations to: The Brandon Humane Society. 2200-17th Street East. Brandon, MB, R7A 7M6 or through their website at www.brandonhumanesociety.ca. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon. (204) 727-0694.