Lindsay Earl McLaughlin of Alexander, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 8, 1999. Earl was born at Crawford Park, Manitoba on October 20, 1936, son of Mel and Eva McLaughlin. As a yong boy, he belonged to the 4-H Calf Club, where he achieved numerous awards for his animals. Earl attended Clear Creek School until he left for Brandon to work. It was in Brandon that her met his future wife, Grace Dudding. They were married on November 17, 1956. He worked at Coca Cola Co., the Wheat City Arena, the C.P.R., Westman Equipment and MTS. He retired to enjoy farming until the time of his illness. Earl was a town father in Alexander and an active member in both Alexander and Kemnay communities. He always enjoyed family gatherings which were his first love. Earl enjoyed farming and was active in baseball, curling, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife Grace, daughter Corinne (Rod) Stacy, grandchildren, Shawna, Chris (Brenda) and great grandson, Tristan. He also leaves three sons; Mel (Terri), grandchildren, Rae Ann and Ashley; Kirk (Terri), grandchildren, Lindsay and Kasie; Eric (Sandra), grandson, Scott. Earl also leaves six sisters and one brother. There are numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, Mel and Eva McLaughlin and a brother Marlin, predeceased him. The ceremony to celebrate Earl's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 2:30 pm. The Rev. Laird Russell-Yearwood will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends may make a donation in memory of Earl to the Canadian Cancer Society, 42 McTavish Avenue E; Brandon, R7A 2B2. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
Remember him with a smile today,
He wasn't one for tears.
Reflect instead on memories,
Of all the happy years.
Recall to mind the way he spoke
And all the things he said.
His strength, his stance,
The way he walked
Remember these instead.
The words of advice he'd give us,
His eyes that shone with laughter,
So much of him will never die,
But live on ever after.