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MARCEL ANDRE PAUWELYN
Born: Dec 07, 1931
Date of Passing: Jul 30, 2021
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MARCEL ANDRE PAUWELYN
Marcel was born on December 7, 1931, in Kuurne, Belgium. He spent the early years of his childhood in Passendale with his parents and six younger siblings on their farm. On August 1, 1956, Marcel immigrated to Canada. After working a year in Ontario on farms he moved to Winnipeg in 1957 and immediately became a member of the Belgian Club. In 1959, Marcel met Agnes Catrysse at the Belgium Club and they were married on June 25, 1960 and had five children. They became Canadian citizens together on May 14, 1964.
Marcel began to work in the construction in 1957. During his career, he became the concrete foreman for PCL and poured concrete for many of the major buildings in Winnipeg before retiring in 1990.
Marcel's greatest passion was cycling. He was the Manitoba Veteran's Cycling champion for many years and continued to cycle into his 89th year. His family fondly remembers his competitive spirit inspiring them to chase down other cyclists on family bike rides. Marcel also enjoyed woodworking and crafted hundreds of beautiful intarsias over the last 30 years. He lovingly built wagons and sleds for his six grandchildren. He also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Winnipeg after his retirement.
Although Marcel was a soft-spoken man, his loving gestures will be warmly remembered by those who were close to him. His legacy of hard work and endurance will live on in the lives and hearts of his family.
A funeral service will be held on August 30, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Coutu Funeral Home, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2021
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Hi Agnes and family: we just learned of Marcel’s passing and give our condolences. He was a very gentle, kind man. We lived across the street at 27 Cedar Place; my mother, Regia, lives with us in Calgary. I babysat your children at times. We remember all of his woodworking works of art! Please take care. - Posted by: Marietta Horchower (née Lahaie) (Neighbour) on: Dec 18, 2021
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Words that my dad lived by, “Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” Eddy Merckx - Posted by: Diane Heywood (daughter) on: Sep 02, 2021
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To Diane and Family. So sorry to hear about your father. Take care.♥️ - Posted by: Sharon Bulas(Burns) (Friend of Diane.) on: Aug 24, 2021
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I had the pleasure of knowing Marcel through our cycling days. Always with a smile on his face and a very happy disposition which I found contagious. To his whole family our condolences and Marcel R.I.P and it was my pleasure knowing you. - Posted by: Roy Fondse (Fellow Cyclist) on: Aug 22, 2021
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So sorry to hear of your loss, RIP Marcel you will be missed. - Posted by: Darryl Hansell (Cyclist) on: Aug 07, 2021