RONALD GEORGE MANNS

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RONALD GEORGE MANNS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Manns of Winnipeg at the St. Boniface Hospital on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the age of 73. Ron leaves to cherish and mourn, his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara (nee Collins), his daughters Tricia (Steve) Livingston, and Nola, grandchildren Tyler and Jillian Livingston, his sisters Marjorie (Ken) Hay and Muriel (Leslie) Watts, and his brother Jimmy Manns. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Jim and Irene Manns, brother David, and his in-laws John and Anne Collins. Ron was born on February 8, 1937 on their farm near Sidney, MB. Ron and his family moved to a farm just east of Carberry in 1950. After moving to Carberry he attended school at Carberry Collegiate, and was an active member of the 4-H Beef Club. After graduating from high school he worked in the elevator system buying grain. He then moved to Winnipeg and attended Manitoba Technical College to take the Refrigeration Program. He started work for Bell Refrigeration and then moved to Northwest Ventilation. In 1977 he and partner Ernie Rathbone bought Northwest Ventilation. During the early 1960s Ron's cousin Kay introduced him to her University roommate Barbara Collins. In August 1967 Ron and Barb were married at Roblin, MB. They purchased a cottage at Y-Point on Pelican Lake where they were to spend many happy times. In 1996 they moved down the lake to Cow Point. That same year Tricia married Steve and Ron gained the son he never had. He was a very proud Poppa to his grandkids Tyler and Jillian. Ron took on a new business partner at Northwest, Eric Montford. Ron eventually sold his business to Eric. Many from the old Strathcona, C.F.B. and Assiniboine Memorial Curling Clubs will remember Ron. He loved curling with a passion. He spent many special times with his team, Gordie, Lloyd and Dale. The family would like to thank Dr. H. Gooi, Dr. P. Harris, Dr. G. Hutfluss, Dr. A. Mallick, and all the staff at the Grace Hospital especially the I.C.U. staff, the staff in Emergency and Cardiology at St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion shown to Ron. You are wonderful people. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A celebration of Ron's life will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Viewing will be held one hour prior. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 19, 2010