WILLIAM RALPH CLEMENT

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WILLIAM RALPH CLEMENT June 3, 1948 - May 3, 2010 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of William (Bill) Clement on Monday, May 3, 2010. Bill will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Debbie (nee Lytle), son Michael (Nicole), daughters Shannon Wolf (Sheldon), Kelly, Kristin (fiancé Richard Partridge), grandsons Tyson, Andrew and Jack, sisters Geraldine Bannatyne (Robert), Joan Lannoo, Jill Paskewitz (Greg), Eileen Groff, brother John, mother-in-law Myrtle Lytle, brothers-in-law Robert Lytle (Lorelee), Darcy Lytle (Doreen), Todd Lytle, sister-in-law Susan Wrigley (Doug), aunt Laufey Hart (Bill) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Gytha (nee Gudmundsson), brother Terence Kenifick, brothers-in-law Maurice Lannoo, Ted Groff, sister-in-law Lena Kenifick and father-in-law Robert Lytle. Bill was born in Winnipeg on June 3, 1948. He lived most of his life in Charleswood. Bill and Debbie married in 1979. They loved to entertain family and friends in their home. They also enjoyed travelling. They seldom missed their Friday night movie dates. Bill was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as a caring and generous man whose unconditional love will be forever cherished. Bill was an accomplished athlete who excelled in many school and community sports. Baseball, hockey and curling were his favourites. In his late teens, he coached little league baseball. He was a passionate sports fan of the New York Yankees, Montreal Canadiens and of course the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Jets and Goldeyes. Bill also loved horse racing and could occasionally be found at Assiniboia Downs. Bill is a past president of the Charleswood Curling Club and a member of the Charleswood Historical Society. Bill's entrepreneurial skills were developed with business ventures, which included a pool hall, skate shop and a sporting goods store. He has been in the swimming pool business since 1972, first with Convertible Pools, then as a partner and president of Aqua Pleasure Pools since 1980. Bill was elected to City Council in October 1983. He was very proud to represent the constituents of Charleswood, Headingley, Tuxedo, Lindenwoods, Whyteridge and Fort Garry throughout the past 27 years and was committed to personally returning all phone calls and e-mails. He held offices of Deputy Mayor (1993), Speaker (1998) and was the Chair of numerous committees including Fiscal Issues (1998-2005) and Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works (2006-present). He also served on Winnipeg Enterprises between 1983 and 2005 (President 1993-1994). The Charleswood Bridge, Kenaston Underpass and Marj Edey Park were among the many accomplishments which marked his political career. Donations can be made to Grace General Hospital Oncology Clinic, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3M7. The celebration of Bill's life will be held at Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Boulevard (at Dieppe Road), on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 06, 2010