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ARCHIE (CAMPBELL) SHARP
Date of Passing: May 12, 2009
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARCHIE (CAMPBELL) SHARP 1936 - 2009 Archie passed away in the early hours of May 12 after a year's struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He will be greatly missed for his humour and willingness to help wherever something needed to be done. He is survived by Norma, his beloved wife of almost 50 years, his three children, Sheena Sharp, Karen Shaffer (Todd), and John Sharp. He also leaves three grandchildren, Andrea, Megan and Heather Shaffer, and his sister Marian Milne, of Largs, Scotland. Archie was born in Scotland, coming to Canada at the age of 17, where he met Norma. They were married in Ottawa on May 16, 1959. He worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia, before finishing his career with the federal government working in Aboriginal programs. Archie was active in the Gimli Community, he was a member and regular volunteer with the Kiwanas Club. He also volunteered for the 55+ and Meals on Wheels. He is a member of the Winnipeg Beach United Church and attended the Comox Valley Presbyterian Church when out west. Over the years, he appreciated the many friends he made with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, lawn bowling, curling and playing golf at the Gimli Golf Club. A Memorial Service will be held at Gimli New Horizons 55+, 17 North Colonization Road, Gimli, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 16. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Evergreen Basic Needs, P.O. Box 89, Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B0, or to the The Lung Association Manitoba, Research Fund, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 9Z9. The family really appreciates the support and kindness they received from the staff at St. Boniface Hospital MICU, and particularly from Dr. Benshaban and the nursing staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 15, 2009
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My codolences to Norma and family on the loss of your husband and father. I had the opportunity to begin my career in First Nation business development in 1985. Archie was a pleasure to work for and mentored me through many work related situations. Archie taught me accountability and documentation in the work place. Archie also taught me to have fun and be myself in the workplace by maintaining his great sense of humour. I regret not being able travel to the funeral, your family is my prayers. God's speed. - Posted by: Errol Wilson (Co-Worker) on: May 14, 2009