Glenn Merwin SHARRATT

SHARRATT, Glenn Merwin January 23, 1926 November 23, 2008 Glenn passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2008 at the Victoria Hospice following a short battle with brain cancer. His strong faith helped him to remain positive throughout. He was born on Jan. 23, 1926 at Butler, Manitoba. Loving husband to Doreen, father to Glenna (Ray), Murray (Lisa), Laureen (Stewart), Lei Anne (Murray), grandfather to Bree (Ryan), Angela, Amanda, Pearson and Rowan, and great grandfather to Nyah. Glenn was a very loving and supportive family man who always had a friendly smile and a heart of gold. Glenn enjoyed a life full of family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, piloting his aircraft, holidaying in Maui, golfing, curling, fishing, kayaking and playing cards. Glenn worked as a telegrapher with CPR and then pursued a marketing career as a salesman for Texas Refinery Corporation for 25 years. After winning many national and international sales awards, he decided to build his own successfulI company 49 North (1984-1994). Upon retiring, in 1994, Doreen and Glenn moved from Brandon, MB to Arbutus Ridge. Vancouver Island. Even though Glenn was legally blind, (1998) he loved to listen to audio books, play golf and even had a hole in one! A service will be held at the Sylvan United Church Mill Bay, Thursday, Nov. 27 at 1 :30 pm. Following, a reception will be held at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospice would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the devoted nurses, doctors and volunteers at the Victoria Hospice for their loving care. Glenn was a kind and gentle man who always had a positive outlook on life. He will be dearly missed by family and friends and will be in their hearts forever. 514581 Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 11/26/2008 Notice • Guest Book