ROBERT GORDON BEDWELL

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ROBERT GORDON BEDWELL 1923 - 2005 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the quiet and peaceful passing of our loving husband and father. Dad will be sadly missed by his family. Bob is survived by his wife June who recently celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with him. His son David of St. Catharines, ON (Helen); granddaughter Sheila (Mark) and great grandson Kory of Vancouver, BC; grandson Todd (Kristina) of Oakville, ON and his daughter Donna Farebrother (Barry) of Winnipeg, and grandson Currie (Denise) of Fort St. John, BC; great grandsons Robbie and Emmitt and granddaughter Rhonda Paulic (Peter) of Thompson, MB; great grandson Braden and great granddaughter Kelsie. Bob was predeceased by his mother and father, Amelia and Albert of Winnipeg and his only brother Thomas and sister-in-law Irene also of Winnipeg. Bob was born and raised in Winnipeg and as a young man volunteered to serve his country in the Royal Canadian Navy during The Second World War. Upon returning from the war he joined the department of transport as a met-technician where he worked for 35 years until retiring as an inspector in 1980. Bob was an avid curler and enjoyed the outdoors spending much time camping and fishing with his family. After settling into retirement he spent many hours woodworking and carving leaving us many mementos of his fine work. He spent endless hours in his yard and enjoyed the company of his close neighbours who had been friends for many years. Special thanks to Dr. Bergen and all the staff at Concordia Hospital who took such great care of dad during his short illness. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service as the family has decided to celebrate his life together in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2005