At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, December 14, 2018 of
Winston C. Hurry, Glen Valley, age 77 years. Beloved husband of Linda.
Loving Dad to Shawna, Robert (Sabrina), Chad (Jodie). Grampie and
Papa to grandchildren Ashley, Michaela, Jaide, Kian, Jasmin, Kiera,
Conner and great-grandson Rowan. Brother of Bob (Davida), George
(Joan) and Nelson (Sandi). Also left to mourn are numerous nieces,
nephews and in-laws. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Enid (Owen)
Hurry and infant brother Douglas. Winston’s 37 years in the
Canadian Forces saw him serve in the Medical Corp, Airborne Regiment
and in his last 20 years as a SAR Tech with CF Search and Rescue – the
part he loved so much. He said he would do it for free if he
didn’t have a family to feed! It was in this capacity that he
reached the rank of Master Warrant Officer. He was awarded the Medal
of Bravery, the Medal for Canadian Decoration (two bars), and the
Dutch Medal for Humane Deeds in Bronze by Queen Juliana of the
Netherlands. Despite these accomplishments and many acts of heroism,
Winston was known and loved as a humble man. Resting at Belvedere
Funeral Home for visitation in the Belvedere Funeral Home Reception
Centre on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. No funeral service by request. Memorial
donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or
the PEI Humane Society.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Winston Hurry 19412018..
Décès pour la Ville: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E
