ROBERT (BOB) DOUGLAS CAIN

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ROBERT (BOB) DOUGLAS CAIN With his family at his side, Robert (Bob) Douglas Cain passed gracefully on October 5, 2008, at the age of 61. Left with wonderful memories are his wife of 37 years Isabel, his children Alison Baker (Darren) and David, mother Maria Cain, sisters Noreen Atwood (Bill) and Nicky Cain (Godfrey), and many other friends and family members. Bob was predeceased by his father Doug in 1976. Bob's love of knowledge and his outgoing personality made a teaching a natural career choice. As his teaching career took him to different schools, he formed close circles of friends wherever he went. In particular, staff members from Birtle Collegiate, Balmoral Hall, and Windsor Park Collegiate became dear friends to him. He cherished and nurtured these friendships throughout his life. Bob was always up for an adventure. He loved traveling as a means to experience other cultures, in particular their food and drink. Many wonderful memories were created during family trips. Those who knew him are familiar with his warm sense of humor and wit. Even the simplest things were more fun when Bob was around. We will always remember the dinners that turned into comedy routines, and the lazy afternoons around the pool. He was always a gracious and proud host, regularly bringing together his friends and family for happy hour on the deck, which of course he built himself. Bob valued quality in his friends, in his work, and in himself. He was a do-it-yourselfer, a lifelong problem solver who never did a mediocre job. One of his greatest joys was his woodworking; his pride and craftsmanship continue to shine in everything he made. While not in the shop he could be found fixing or improving something elsewhere, or visiting with friends and family. An early riser, he would often have most of a day's work done by noon. We could not have asked for a better father and husband. He always gave his children the freedom to be themselves, while at the same time instilling in them the values of quality and self-respect. Thank you to Dr. Marianne Krahn, the nurses at Cancer Care St. Boniface, and Bob's palliative home care nurse Jadwiga. Special thanks to the palliative team at Riverview Health Centre for their excellent care, and for the compassion and support extended to the whole family. A celebration of Bob's life will take place on Friday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Fort Gibraltar, 866 St. Joseph Street in St. Boniface. In Bob's memory, donations may be made to Siloam Mission or Winnipeg Harvest. Friends and Family are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.desjardins-funeral.ca. DESJARDINS 233-4949

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 08, 2008