Mr. Garth Scott Wannan

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Garth Scott Wannan, age 69 of La Salle, Manitoba. He died peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, November 22.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Sheila and his son Scott. Left to mourn his passing are brother George (Margaret) of London, ON; and in-laws Barbara and David Moffat, Peterborough ON; Lynn and Ruby Johnston, and brother in law Paul Johnston, Barrie, ON and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joyce and Larry Wannan of Kitchener, Ontario.

Garth was born in Toronto on June 16, 1944. His family moved to Kitchener in 1947.

Garth attended Suddaby Public School and Eastwood Collegiate. He continued his education at the University of Waterloo and graduated with Master’s Degree in Applied Science (Psychology) in 1968.

He subsequently worked as a counselor at Fleming College in Peterborough, ON for several years. From 1974 to 1987, Garth worked at Trent University in Peterborough ON. During his time at Trent, he established both the Counseling Centre and the Job Placement Center. He was also President of the Canadian Universities and College Counseling Association (CUCCA.)

Garth worked at the University of Manitoba (U of M) from 1987 to 2007. As Director of Housing and Student Life, he brought order to the university residences, established an Off-Campus Housing Office and designed many student focused programs, such as Boost! - An orientation for resident students. Garth also designed the Parents Program that introduced the parents of students to university life. In 1994, he along with several other university administrators founded the Canadian University Survey Consortium. This group planned and executed the first survey of students attending Canadian universities. The survey soon went national with most Canadian universities participating. It was picked up by Maclean’s Magazine and is now published annually. Garth also served as President of the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CAUCUSS) and oversaw a major reorganization of the group.

Garth loved spending time at the lake and was happiest when sharing food and drink with friends and family. He loved being out on the water and enjoyed pulling Scott in the tube behind the boat.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 28 at Thompson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson “In the Park” Funeral Home. Cremation to follow, with interment in the Orono Cemetery in Orono, ON. at a later date.

The family wishes to thank Dr. C.J. Woelk and the nursing staff of the Boundary Trails Hospital for the care and compassion they showed Garth. It was great bringing Braun into the hospital for a visit. Home visits from various Home Care staff also brought much support and reassurance for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local animal shelter or the charity of your choice.

AFTER GLOW

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life

is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down

the ways.

Of happy times and laughing times and bright

sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry

before the sun.

Of happy memories that I leave when life

is done.

Helen Lowrie Marshall, 1954