Obituary of HOLTON GEORGE FLETCHER, Sr.

HOLTON GEORGE FLETCHER, Sr., 74 Holton George Fletcher of Winnipeg, MB, passed away, Friday, November 06, 2015 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg MB, Canada. A wake will be held at the Jamaican Association of Manitoba, 1098 Winnipeg Ave., Winnipeg MB, on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 3:00 pm – 1:00 am. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. Reverend David Rose will be officiating. A reception will follow the memorial Service in the upper level of Cropo Funeral Chapel in Winnipeg. Cremation will follow with interment at a later date. Holton was born July 21, 1941 in Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica WI to George Samuel Fletcher and Adina Maud Gladys (Scott) Fletcher. He immigrated to Canada in 1972. He was married to Merle (Graham) Fletcher in Winnipeg. Holton was employed as a mechanic in the automotive repair industry. He also worked part-time as a security guard and only retired a few years prior to his passing. He was an avid cricket fan and enjoyed playing the sport in his earlier years. Holton was an enthusiastic domino player and loved playing the game with friends. He was a member of the Jamaican Association of Manitoba. Holton is survived by his daughter, Lillieth; his four sons, Holton Jr., Steve, Carl, Gregory and his ex-wife Merle; ten grandchildren, Terrence, Johnathan, Nicholas, Kamele, Halle, Kira, Noah and Rayna, Essence and Promyse; his brother Carl Fletcher of Kingston, Jamaica; his sisters Gloria Fletcher-Lett of Winnipeg MB, Beverly Fletcher of Connecticut, USA, Hermine Fletcher of Falmouth, Jamaica and several nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Adina, and his brothers Cecil, Cleveland, Berris, Thelbert; his sisters Geraldine, Mertella and Roslyn.