ROBERT (BOB) JOHNSTON

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ROBERT (BOB) JOHNSTON After a year long illness, Bob passed away at home on Monday, April 10, 2006. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Beverly; children, Cori (Derrick) Tumak, Robert Johnston and Kim (Peter) Delbridge; grandchildren, Corena, Chelsea, Robert and Brandon. Bob is also survived by his sisters, Jean, Margaret and Alice; as well as brothers, Jim, Art, Dave and Tom. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Nora and Frank Johnston. Bob's family was the most important thing to him. He was so proud of all his children and grandchildren. Bob loved his time at the cabin, hunting and fishing and sitting out by the campfire. He enjoyed his hunting trips with his brother Dave and nephew Terry. Bob was a strong union man and worked as an electrician for over 40 years and was proud of what he did. He also worked as a maintenance electrician for the Winnipeg School Division. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with viewing a half hour prior to the service. Burial and reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba in Bob's name. GOD SAW YOU GETTING WEARY God saw you getting weary, and a cure was not to be. He knew that you were suffering, So He wrapped you in His loving arms, And He closed your weary eyes. He did what He thought was best, He came and stood beside you, And whispered Come and rest, peace be thine. You suffered much in silence, Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, Until the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was all in vain, God took you in His loving arms And saved you from much more pain. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears will flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Peace be yours dear DAD, It's sweet to breathe your name, As in life we loved you, So in death we do the same. Someday, we know not when, We will meet you again. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME 885-9715

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12, 2006