Obituary for Glen Jeffrey Ditchfield
Glen Jeffrey Ditchfield (b. November 29, 1960) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on May 23, 2023.
Glen leaves behind to mourn his loving wife Helen of 38 years and son Cameron. He also leaves behind his sister Karen; brother Todd (Andrea); brother-in-law Neil; sister-in-law Ruth (Daniel); nieces Amanda (Coalby) and Callie; nephews Ben (Rebekah), Martin, and Duncan; cousin Linda (Barrie); and many other relatives and friends.
Glen was predeceased by his parents Doug and Carita Ditchfield.
Born in Winnipeg and raised in the town of Stony Mountain, Glen attended the University of Manitoba, where he met Helen (and taught many students PL/1), and then the University of Waterloo, where they both earned PhDs in Computer Science. Glen also earned a black belt in Aiki-jujutsu. Returning to Winnipeg, Glen worked in industry.
Glen loved reading, especially history, science, and science fiction. He was a handy person and did any upgrades and repairs around the house and garden. Glen's skill at solving cryptic crosswords and other puzzles will be much missed. He cheered on the Winnipeg Jets, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Manitoba curling teams. He enjoyed quiet times at home with family and friends.
The family are thankful for the excellent care of the Motor Neuron Disease Clinic at Deer Lodge Hospital, the ALS Society of Manitoba, the WRHA Palliative Care Program, and Shared Health Manitoba MAiD Provincial Team, with extra thanks to nurse Andre and O.T. Krista.
Cremation has already taken place. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Manitoba (alsmb.ca).
Glen leaves behind to mourn his loving wife Helen of 38 years and son Cameron. He also leaves behind his sister Karen; brother Todd (Andrea); brother-in-law Neil; sister-in-law Ruth (Daniel); nieces Amanda (Coalby) and Callie; nephews Ben (Rebekah), Martin, and Duncan; cousin Linda (Barrie); and many other relatives and friends.
Glen was predeceased by his parents Doug and Carita Ditchfield.
Born in Winnipeg and raised in the town of Stony Mountain, Glen attended the University of Manitoba, where he met Helen (and taught many students PL/1), and then the University of Waterloo, where they both earned PhDs in Computer Science. Glen also earned a black belt in Aiki-jujutsu. Returning to Winnipeg, Glen worked in industry.
Glen loved reading, especially history, science, and science fiction. He was a handy person and did any upgrades and repairs around the house and garden. Glen's skill at solving cryptic crosswords and other puzzles will be much missed. He cheered on the Winnipeg Jets, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Manitoba curling teams. He enjoyed quiet times at home with family and friends.
The family are thankful for the excellent care of the Motor Neuron Disease Clinic at Deer Lodge Hospital, the ALS Society of Manitoba, the WRHA Palliative Care Program, and Shared Health Manitoba MAiD Provincial Team, with extra thanks to nurse Andre and O.T. Krista.
Cremation has already taken place. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Manitoba (alsmb.ca).