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ROBERT (BOB) TUFTS
Born: Sep 04, 1934
Date of Passing: Jan 13, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BOB) TUFTS September 4, 1934 January 13, 2012 With deepest sadness, we the children, Al, Diane and Barb, announce the peaceful passing of our dearest dad, on January 13, 2012 in Coaldale, AB at the age of 77 years. Dad was born in Taber, AB, son of Philemon Leroy Tufts and Helen Bennett (nee Parks). Our loving father leaves behind his son Al (Shari) Tufts of Calgary, grandsons Andrew and Iain; daughter Diane (Pat) Cannon of Winnipeg, granddaughter Alison; daughter Barb (Steve) Horvath of DeWinton, AB, granddaughter Valerie and grandson Randy; son-in-law Dave Love of Calgary, granddaughter Darciel; sisters Gery Moyor of Kelowna, BC, and Donna Ferguson (Frank) of Davie, Florida; brother-in-law Bruce (Mary) Enright of Winnipeg; and stepsister Louise (Todd) Frye of Springville, Utah. Predeceased by his father Philemon in 1941, mother Helen in 1997, stepfather Spence Bennett in 1989, daughter Wendy Love in 2002, and most recently by the love of his life, our mother Joan, his wife of 53 years, in August 2011. He will be missed by his many other family members and close friends. Dad raised a loving family of four children in Winnipeg, allowing our mom to stay at home as our caregiver, while he worked to provide for his family at the Manitoba Sugar Company until his retirement in 1993. Those who knew dad will know he was an avid Edmonton Eskimo fan and will be remembered for his love of games, puzzles, practical jokes, gardening, card playing and winters down in Texas. In compliance with Dad's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. A private memorial gathering for both Mom and Dad will take place in Manitoba later this spring. Mom and Dad are soul mates. Dad was so lonely after losing Mom that we find comfort in knowing they are once again hand in hand playing Scrabble, Spite and Malice and enjoying happy hour. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels Ltd. 1-800-382-2901 Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I was sorry to hear that Bob and Joan passed away. I always remember both of them watching the football game on Thanksgiving Day. The family would get together for the day. Bob and Joan were good people They'll be missed. Rose Marie Valerie and Bryan Tufts. to Diane if you read this please call me I go to Winnipeg here and there. I would love to see you and Barb Rosemarie - Posted by: RoseMarie Stack (tufts) (cousin(ex Jim Tufts)) on: Feb 17, 2012
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I was very sad to hear that Bob passed away. My family and I shared many times together on Fairlane Ave and at our home on Addison Crescent in Winnipeg. We also enjoyed camping with them out at Whiteshell Park on the Winnipeg River. I found Bob to be a gentleman, and a really nice guy to spend time with. - Posted by: Jim Tufts (Cousin) on: Feb 05, 2012
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We want to extend our sincere condolences to Al,Diane,Barb and all their families on the loss of your Dad and Mom. Great friends for 40 plus years - Posted by: Marlene & Wayne Stephanson (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2012
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My heart goes out to the family, having just lost your mom and now you have to say goodbye to your dad. I know they are both up in heaven with family and friends. - Posted by: Patrice (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2012
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Robert was an important fellow engineer, when I started my career at the Sugar Co. Being an immigrant he made me feel welcome and like the others of the gang he made my transition period from Holland to Canada quick and memorable. Greetings from me and all the others that are still around. Bob van den Berg - Posted by: Bob van den Berg (ex-fellow engineer of Manitoba Sugar Co) on: Jan 21, 2012
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My condolences to all the family...a double shock like this is hard to take but time seems to easy the hurt to some extent and many happy will remain...hang in there.....Al - Posted by: Al Wastle (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2012