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ROBERT JAMES STANISH
Born: Aug 21, 1949
Date of Passing: Dec 26, 2017
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ROBERT JAMES STANISH Peacefully on December 26, 2017 Robert passed away at Riverview Health Centre after a battle with kidney cancer. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his son Bryan (Loretta); daughter Kathy; dog Bailey; grandchildren, Andrew and Jamie; brother Allan (Carla); sister Pat and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father James and mother Jean. Robert was born August, 21 1949, the eldest of three children. He grew up in Winnipeg's West End where he attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. After graduating high school, Robert attended the University of Manitoba where he graduated with a degree in physics. Robert had a passion for computers and loved to tinker with them and found a career path that allowed him to indulge that passion. Robert worked at Great West Life for 23 years as the Associate Security and Control Manager. He then moved to IBM Canada where he rose to become the Senior Manager of SSO Security Services Information Technology Services America, where he managed computer security for major companies across Canada and the United States. At home, Robert was a loving father who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a talented woodworker that spent many hours in his basement workshop building and refining his creations. He built many toys for his grandchildren including a folding doll house, wood trucks, an easel and he carried on the family tradition of grandfathers building toy boxes for their grandchildren. He built a custom poker table for his monthly card games with his closest friends. Robert loved spending time in his backyard, sitting reading in the sunshine, or enjoying the view from the sunroom in the spring. A lover of reading, he spent many hours devouring books and magazines. A special thank you to the staff of Riverview Hospital 3E who took such lovely care of him in his final days. Also special thanks to the Storozuk family who gave such help and comfort to Robert and Kathy during his illness. Their kindness and love go above and beyond. Following cremation, a memorial service and reception will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue at 10:00 a.m. January 3, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to CancerCare Manitoba. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 30, 2017
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Bobby had strength that couldn't be bought, While others would whimper, he stayed strong and fought. He suffered in silence 10 long years in a row, If he was suffering, no one would know. Well, years passed quickly, and minutes flew, His time was getting shorter, and his love for life grew. Well, one day God asked him to go get his wings, And join him in paradise, doing heavenly things. His friends will miss him, his family too, That charisma, that smile, making each day new. We are stunned with grief, and we don't understand why, I guess heaven needed a new star, to brighten the sky. Thank you for your warm hugs, your smiles and all the precious memories we now cherish. Rest in peace Bobby, and we will lock your memory safely in our hearts, till we meet again, in our heavenly home. Lovingly remembered by - Auntie Joyce, Uncle Jim, Jim Jr. and Marlene. - Posted by: Joyce Page (Aunt) on: Dec 31, 2017
