Mr. George Thomas Snell

Jud was born in Minneapolis, County of Hennepaw, in 1917on the 22nd day of August to George and Catherine Snell. His older brother Ossie, predeceased him in 1991. He was predeceased by both his parents, his mother in 1999.

His beloved wife, Marilyn predeceased him in 1984. She was the love of his life.

Jud was a gentleman with a great love for animals and was instrumental in his support and interest in the Humane Society and the Fort Whyte as well, as his love of his fellow man in the Winnipeg Foundation.

During the war years he enlisted in the R.C.A.F and received his wings in 1943. Prior to this, he attended Kelvin High School, graduating in 1934. He then attended U of Manitoba, graduating in 1940 with a B.A. Degree.

He had a love of hockey and played with distinction in 1941 with the Sydney Millionaires Hockey Team, which became the Allen Cup Finalists. Once again in 1942, with the R.C.A.F Ottawa Flyers Hockey Team – Allen Cup Champions.

Jud was discharged from the R.C.A.F in 1945. His earlier career was with the Great West Coal Co. Ltd. and Midwest Mining Supplies Ltd. and Rodell Corporation Ltd. He married Marilyn January 18, 1958.

In March 15, 1968 he enjoyed the start of many years of business service with Richardson Securities Ltd. He retired December 31, 1982,

George was a considerate, loyal and devoted friend and he will be forever in our hearts.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.

We wish to thank Joe and Jackie for their devoted care and to Lisa and Lynne, as well as the staff of Tower 5, at the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg.