George
McRobb
January 15, 1926 -
November 18, 2014
With
the good fortune of enjoying a happy and fulfilling life, George McRobb passed
away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Grace
Hospital, at the age of 88 years.
If
you knew George, you would know that he was a strict man. He would never allow
a guest to have an empty glass (especially on New Year’s Day, when George and
his wife Wynn opened their home to neighbours, friends, and family); he would
not give anyone a chance to pick up the check; and he would not permit more
than a moment to go by without making everyone around him laugh with his
tremendously quick wit.
George
started work at the Canadian National Railway at the age of 17 where, other
than a short stint in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, he remained
until he retired in 1985.
Throughout
his life, George loved sports. In his younger days, he played soccer, hockey,
golf and curled. Later, George was a passionate fan, watching these sports and
more on TV.
George
possessed an innate quality that goes beyond words like kind, generous, funny and thoughtful. If there was a dog in the room, it was immediately
drawn to his side. He found humor in almost everything and didn’t hesitate to
share it. George had a wonderful relationship with, and influence on, his two
grandsons and was especially proud of the fine men they’ve grown to be. George
will be missed but he will never, ever be forgotten.
Left
to honour and cherish George’s memory are his loving wife of 58 years Wynn;
daughter Laurie Mitchell and her husband Frank; son Geordie McRobb and his
partner Audra Lesosky; grandson Alex Mitchell and his fiancé Ally Wery;
grandson Andrew Mitchell; and sister Isabelle Thomas and her family. He was predeceased
by his parents George and Elizabeth; brother Sonny; and sister May.
At
George’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. Instead, please raise
a glass and toast this funny, kind and generous man.
The
family would like to thank the staff of 3 South and 4 North at the Grace
Hospital. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba or the Winnipeg
Humane Society.
Wojcik’s 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.com
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