JOHN FREDERICK MCRAE

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JOHN FREDERICK MCRAE It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death of our dad and grandpa on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Dad was born on July 28, 1930, son of Minnie and John McRae of Katrime. Dad was raised on the farm at Katrime and continued to live on the family farm until his passing. Dad farmed all his life. He enjoyed driving school bus for Pine Creek School Division since 1974. He especially enjoyed the coffee chat with the other drivers after the morning run. Dad was involved in the community as a member of the Lions Club, the Katrime Cemetery Committee and the United Church. He attended the Saturday morning breakfasts with the church men. Dad is remembered as a gentle soul, a kind, generous, friendly man who always had a smile, a wave and time to talk. He was a great source of information and had a great memory for people, dates and events. He also loved getting together with family and friends for various social gatherings, good company and good eats. Predeceased by his parents, his wife Jean and his faithful companion Yogi. He leaves to mourn his passing his children and their families, son Howard and wife Emily and children Kelsey and Riley of Toronto, daughter Sharon and husband Ken and sons Brett and Jordan of Winnipeg, daughter Diane and her partner Bill of Stonewall. Also left to mourn are his sister Loreen and Fred Amann of Austin, brother Grant and Marie of Gladstone, brother-in-law Colin and Katherine Pennell and brother-in-law Doug and Betty Pennell of MacGregor, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Dad's spirit will live on through all of us as he played a major role in helping us become who we are today. Thank you, Dad. We love you and miss you very much. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor United Church with Rev. Quentin Robinson and Sandra Rex officiating. All those present are considered honorary pallbearers. Interment will take place at the Katrime Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Dad's memory to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. Thank you to family and friends for their generous acts of sympathy and support through this difficult time. Clarke's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2008