Frank Sissons

Frank Galbraith Sissons

On Sunday, December2, 2012, Frank Galbraith Sissons passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 89 years.

Predeceased by his parents, Garfield and Marjorie and by his daughter Nola Jane. He is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Eva and children Grant (Valerie) Sissons of Portage la Prairie, Lorna (John) Andrews of Vancouver, Don (Kim) Sissons of Portage la Prairie and Mark Sissons of Vancouver; grandchildren Scott (Hollie) Sissons, Meghan (Alain-Remi) Lajeunesse, David Andrews (Stephanie Brule), Erin Andrews, Lisa (Alex) Brown, Blye Sissons (Amy Troop), Kale Sissons; great grandchildren Mackenna Sissons and Alex Hatt; sister Dorothy (John) Dahl of Madison, Wisconsin.

Frank spent his entire life involved in agriculture, operating the family farm in Portage la Prairie, first with his father, and then with his two sons, Grant and Don. He took great pride in the farm's designation as a Century Farm in 1971. In 1984, he became a Robertson Associate for his 30-year contribution to the Canadian Seed Growers' Association. He also spent many years as a Director of Manitoba Pool Elevators, travelling the world on many trade missions, as well as hosting international delegations at the family farm. Frank's family, farm and church were central to his life.

Memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Church, Portage la Prairie, with Rev. Beth Kerr officiating.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Frank's memory to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8, or the Trinity United Church Memorial Fund, 15 Tupper St. S., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com