JOSEPH FRANK ROSCOE

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JOSEPH FRANK ROSCOE Peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2009 Joseph Frank Roscoe passed away at Fred Douglas Lodge with his family by his side. Joe was born in Austin, Manitoba on July 24, 1923. He married the love of his life Norma, and together they shared over 58 years together. Dad proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy on board the H.M.C.S. Wallaceburg during the Second World War. After the war Dad resumed his career with the Canadian Pacific Railway. After 45 years of service he retired in 1983 as a conductor on Via Rail. Dad made many life long friends throughout his life in the navy, on the railroad, and in retirement. He enjoyed swimming, golfing, playing crib and he also enjoyed his friends dearly and kept in touch with them as often as he could. Dad was a kind, caring and honest man who put others needs ahead of his own, especially those of his family. He was deeply loved and respected, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dad will forever be remembered and cherished by his loving wife Norma; his son Murray (Wendy); his daughters, Jo-Anne, Donna, and Brenda (Don); his grandchildren, Kristy (Charles), Danny (Jen), and Stacey (Ross). He also leaves four great-granddaughters, Vayda-Lee, Mackenzie, Karlee, and Riley who he cherished dearly. Joe also leaves his brother Jack of Virden, Manitoba as well as many nieces and nephews. Joe is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Kathleen, his brothers Stan and Edward, and his sisters, Stella, Lottie, Kay and Bea. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to Fred Douglas Lodge and to those special people who took such gentle and heart warming care of Dad over the past year. We, as a family, were very proud and honored to have had Joe as our Dad. After 85 years of always giving of yourself it's time for you to rest in peace, and for us to let you go. Good Bye Dad, we will always love and cherish you. In keeping with Joe's wishes his family will honor his memory in private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe's memory to Fred Douglas Lodge at 1275 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R2X 0B8. Chapel Lawn 885 - 9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2009