WILLIAM C. (BILL) McMENEMY
July 7, 1927- July 30, 2012
VE4 WCM/VE3 CBR
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bill McMenemy in the early morning hours of Monday, July 30 at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home with his loving wife Helen at his side. Bill is survived by Helen (nee LaHay), his beloved wife of 61 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his three daughters and their families: Diane and Michael Papst, their children Victoria, Henry and Joseph; Katie and David Woelfle, their daughters Lindsey and Rebecca; and Colleen and Glen McGee, their sons Ken (fiancé Janet), Sean (wife Stacy and her children Emma and Henry). Bill is also survived by his sister Mary Ashbee. As a young man, Bill was an active volunteer with the St. John Ambulance Brigade. It was during those activities that he met Helen. He and Helen received certificates of commendation for their efforts during the S. S. Noronic disaster in Toronto Harbour in 1949. Bill and Helen were married in Toronto in 1951 and lived in various parts of southern Ontario following advances in Bill's professional career. After 33 years in the Bramalea/Brampton area, in 1998 Bill and Helen relocated to Winnipeg to be nearer to family. Bill started his working life as an industrial chemist and retired as Industrial Relations Manager for Chrysler Canada. He especially enjoyed the high tension brinkmanship of contract negotiations. Since 1961, Bill has been an amateur radio operator, most recently as a member of the Winnipeg Senior Citizens Radio Club. He received a letter of appreciation for his service as VE3 CBR during the Mississauga Emergency of 1979. Bill enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, bowling and traveling with his wife Helen. He was a patient and hopeful fisherman and an avid reader. On behalf of the family, we would like to thank the staff of St. Norbert Personal Care Home for their kindness and compassion while Bill was in their care. In keeping with Bill's wishes, his body has been donated to the University of Manitoba Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Internment will be at a later date. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4 at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg. A reception will follow in the church hall. If friends wish, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Siloam Mission (300 Princess Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1M3 or www.siloam.ca) or to a charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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