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RORY MACASKILL 1930 - 2007 Peacefully with his family by his side, Rory passed away at the age of 77 on November 24, 2007. Born in Stornoway, Scotland, Rory came to Canada in the early 1950s. Rory was educated in Scotland as both engineer and actor. Rory worked in Egypt as an engineer on the Suez Canal before coming to Winnipeg. Later, Rory continued his education in Winnipeg to become a Vocational Teacher of Cosmetology at RB Russell High School. Rory's passion for life and love of theatre will be remembered by his many performances at Fantasy Theatre, MTC, Actor's Showcase and Shakespeare in the Park. He was a member of the old Winnipeg Theatre. Rory appeared in numerous films, on CBC Radio and with the Manitoba Opera Company. Rory was the winner of the Theatre Canada Festival 90 Award for Best Characterization. For many years, Rory was actively involved with the Shriners in Winnipeg. Rory will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends and former students whose lives he touched. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held in Stornoway, Scotland. If so desired, donations in Rory's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2007
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I will always remember visiting you in Winnipeg in 1992 with fond memories, and also when you visited us in Australia a few years later. Although my visit was brief I will always have fond memories of you and Winnipeg and your amazing friends and I still think about you from time to time. You really enjoyed yourself in my pool on the Gold Coast with my drink beer and stay in the water for hours out of the heat, you thought it was great and very different from Winipeg. I miss you mate, your cousing from down under. - Posted by: Colin Cullum (Cousin) on: Aug 29, 2025
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Still miss ya uncle Rory. - Posted by: Chrristian (Grand nephew) on: Oct 31, 2021