ROBERT (BOB) MANN

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ROBERT (BOB) MANN Peacefully on October 19, 2005 surrounded by his family, Bob passed away at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 72 years. Bob left this earth for a better place; one without pain and suffering. His battle with cancer was long but he persevered with dignity and courage. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 43 years Vivian (nee Bibiane Lagace); his brother Jim; his sister-in-law Irene Lagace; his brother-in-law Gerard Lagace and many devoted nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather Susan and Leslie Glasspole, and most recently by his sister-in-law Margaret Mann. Bob was born on November 23, 1932 in Brandon, MB where he was educated and spent his early years. In Winnipeg, Bob was employed by Bryce's Bakery and Old Dutch Foods for many years. He was a very dedicated employee and treasured the relationships he developed with his customers on his Old Dutch route. He retired from the company in 1992. Bob had various interests and hobbies including photography, wine making, model airplanes, model railroads, woodworking, and of course fishing at Gammon River. Bob and his wife enjoyed many years at their trailer at Lac du Bonnet. They worked very well together at the Cook Shack preparing special dinners for the members of the Heather Game and Fish Club. Bob was an outgoing and intelligent man. He was an avid reader, a good listener and always genuinely interested in the lives and activities of those he knew and loved. His hard work and organizational abilities led him to become one of the founding members of both the Flying Fishermen of Gammon River and The Heather Game and Fish Club. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lui and Gerry Ogilvie of CancerCare. They would also like to express their appreciation to Dr. Shadd and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit 3E at Riverview Health Centre. A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Fr. Marcel Toupin, will be held at Desjardins Funeral Home, 357 Desmeurons St. on Tuesday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. Following the service, a reception will be held at St. Martyrs-Canadiens Hall at 289 Dussault in Windsor Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Bob may be made to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation (Palliative Care), 1 Morley Ave., R3L 2P4 or CancerCare Manitoba 109-675 McDermot R3E 0V9. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.desjardins-funeral.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2005