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RODERICK JOHN COURTNEY
Born: Oct 25, 1935
Date of Passing: May 03, 2006
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RODERICK JOHN COURTNEY October 25, 1935 - May 3, 2006 The family announces with great sadness the sudden passing of (Sir) Roderick John Courtney. Rod was predeceased by his mother Isabel, father Clifford, and brother Jim. Leaving to mourn him is his loving wife Shirley of 19 years; his pup Kayla; daughter, sons, and grandchildren. Jean (Gayle) Cassy, Books. Rod (Shelly), Kyle (Brandi), and great-granddaughter Madison, Kevin and Kolten. Jim (Janice), Devon, Zachary and Jessica. Ken (Lisa), K.J. and Jake, and mother of children Frances. Stepchildren and grandchildren, Rick (Jodie) Taylor and Alexis Woodward. Cheryl (Brian) Brianne, Ethan and Ariana Labossiere. Mother-in-law Cecile Swann, sister Agnes and Vern Greig, brother Bill and Margaret Courtney, sister Gert and Keith Ziegler, sister Isabel and Doug Reich, sister Shirley and Bob Barlow. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. Rod has 46.6 years of service with the Federal Government of Canada; 21 plus years served with the Canadian Armed Forces, 2 years of those in Korea, Germany, Cypress, and others; and 25 years Penitentiary Service at Stony Mountain Institution. Retired November 1, 2000. He has numerous awards and plaques of recognition of his years of service and dedication but on occasion would call in a family pack. Through the years, he was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52, holding executive position and Sgt. at Arms at numerous times and proud member of the Color Party. Rod had a really good sense of humour, loved his old time music, favourite song usually started way out in Alberta. He enjoyed spending time with family, camping, fishing, partying with friends at the Legion and jig a few with daughter Jeannie. A viewing will be held on Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Stonewall. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Stonewall. Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba or charity of one's choice. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2006