ROBERT GEORGE JAMES
On
the morning of Sunday, March 9, 2014, Bob passed away peacefully at the age of
82 years.
Bob
is survived by his wife of 60 years, Stella (Golden West Centennial Lodge);
children Cheryl (Richard) of Kanata, ON; Randy (Donna) of Winnipeg; and Roxanne
(Neil) of Kemptville, ON. He also leaves
to mourn, his grandchildren Kristy (Rob), Michael, Sarah (Alexander), Heather
(Olivier), and James, and three great-grandchildren, Grace, Sadie, and Maggie,
and by his brother, Brian.
Born
in Brandon, MB in 1931, Robert joined the Royal Canadian Air Force before
settling in Winnipeg. He remained involved with the reserve military, retiring
as Wing Commander for #3 Wing. He completed his career with the government
retiring from Employment and Immigration Canada. He was an active member of Knights of
Columbus and an honorary life member 3rd degree and 4th
degree. He was also active in Blessed John XXIII parish, where for many years
he was a trustee. He was a member and past president of Manitoba Military
Institute, and a member of ANAF #283. As a Charter Member of 17 Wing Golf Club,
he served many years on the executive of the club.
No
formal Funeral Service will be held. A private family gathering will take place
at a later date.
The
family wishes to thank the staff at Golden West Centennial Lodge for their care
and kindness in Bob's final months.
In
lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Society of Manitoba or Golden West Centennial Lodge.
Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel
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