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John SCHOFIELD

November 7, 2005

SCHOFIELD John Winslow Maxwell (Win) Schofield, beloved husband of Donna Schofield of Red Deer, passed away with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the age of 64 years. Win was born on June 2, 1941 at Newcastle, New Brunswick to Maxwell and Charlotte Schofield (Lottie) of Blackville, New Brunswick. In 1966, he moved to Ontario and worked for General Motors. In 1975, he returned to Blackville to drive truck for his father, hauling lumber and asphalt. In 1977, Win moved to Edmonton, Alberta, where he worked as an autobody mechanic. While in Edmonton, he met and married his wife, Donna. In 1990, the couple moved to Red Deer where he worked for the Alberta Motor Association as a Claims Appraiser. Win met many wonderful friends while living in Red Deer. Win was a kind, caring and loving man whose family was the center of his world. He loved his family dearly and was very devoted to them. He was a trusted and valued friend, colleague and a genuinely sincere person. Win’s passion and hobby was restoring to its original condition his 1955 Chevy BelAir hard top for which he won numerous awards at car shows. Win will be deeply and sadly missed but lovingly remembered and forever cherished in the hearts of his family and many dear friends. Win leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife and best friend, Donna of Red Deer, daughters; Debbie Colibaba of Edmonton, Patty Segura of Calgary, Lisa (Dwayne) Kruger of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Connie (John) Chileen of Edson, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren, his mother, Lottie Schofield and sister, Maxine Schofield, both of Edmonton, as well as numerous other extended family members and many dear friends. Win was predeceased by his father, Maxwell Schofield. A Public Celebration of Win’s Life will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation entrusted to the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Win’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at: www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Service and Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 – 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222. “DOWNTOWN RED DEER”