WILLIAM WALTER SEMONICK

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WILLIAM WALTER SEMONICK Peacefully, after a brief illness, Bill passed away with his children by his side on February 3, 2006 at the St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 76 years. Bill was predeceased by his wife Donna in October 1989; his parents, Sophie and Walter; brother Peter and his sister Jean. Dad will be lovingly remembered by his son Randy; daughter-in-law Susan; daughter Kim; grandchildren, Todd, Andrea, Melissa, Tynan, Ashley and Alyssa; sister Ann Paquin as well as many other relatives and friends. Bill was born April 16, 1929 in Norwood to parents who had immigrated from Ukraine. After working for the CNR, he joined the Winnipeg Electric (Transit) Company in 1954 as a Bus Driver and then became a Driver Instructor, retiring in May 1987. Bill made many friendships while at Transit, friendships which lasted a lifetime. Bill had a cottage at Grand Marais and after retiring was able to spend six months each year at his summer residence. He was happiest when surrounded by family and friends and we will always remember the happy times spent at our cottage with him. Bill was a bird lover and enjoyed sitting in his backyard watching the birds and other animals. His favourite pastimes were golf, reading, taking long walks and cross-county and downhill skiing which he enjoyed until the age of 72. Bill had a kind heart and was always available for anyone who needed his help. We are all going to miss him very much. Thanks to Dr. Philippe Erhart and the sixth floor staff at the St. Boniface Hospital. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. No. 1 East at Navin Road with viewing one half hour prior to service. Rev. Janet Walker will officiate. Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin Road, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2006