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BORDEN KENT

BORDEN KENT 1934 - 2012 Borden passed away suddenly and peacefully June 11, 2012, at the age of 78. Borden is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn and his four children Laurie, Larry (Yvette), Louise, and Kelvin (Heather), three granddaughters Kiara, Lindsey, and Jennifer. He was predeceased by his loving grandson Colin in 2008. Born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, he moved to Winnipeg (Transcona) in 1960. Borden worked for C.N.R. as a locomotive engineer, a job he truly enjoyed before retiring at age 57, and had a happy healthy retirement. Our thanks to the paramedics and the Concordia Hospital for the excellent care Borden received. Special thanks to Reverend Kathleen Rempel Boschman for the comforting words and prayer. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life by immediate family was held. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS IN CARE OF WHEELER FUNERAL HOME, CEMETERY CREMATORIUM 1800 DAY ST. 224-1525

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 16, 2012

Guest Book(3 entries)

  • Uncle Borden was a good brother to my mother Marya Gustafson. My mother always felt that she had a strong influence in all of her brother's lives. Mom and Borden have been reunited with their brother Mervyn. Uncle Borden will be missed dearly.
    - Posted by: Sandra Olsen (niece) on: Aug 1, 2012
  • My condolences to The Family Only last Saterday at the CN Shops open house We shook hands and talked of old times I told The Fellow at the Pensioners Table with Me.. .Here is a Guy that could not only run a locomotive but fix your railroad watch He will be missed by many
    - Posted by: Bert Andrews ( co worker) on: Jun 17, 2012
  • I'm shocked to see Borden's name in today's paper. I have many fond memories and trips that we worked together at CNRail. God bless you Borden, I will miss you and the working friendship that we had. My condolences to the family
    - Posted by: Bill Tataryn (Working collegue) on: Jun 16, 2012

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Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium
Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium
1800 Day St.
Ph: 204-224-1525
Ph: 204-222-6677
Website: http://www.wheelerfuneral.com
Email: WHEELERFUNERALHOME@SHAW.CA