ROBERT (BOB) ALLAN MITCHELL

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ROBERT (BOB) ALLAN MITCHELL With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Bob, at his residence surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 18, 2011, after a very courageous four year battle with cancer. Bob was born October 24, 1947, in Selkirk and lived his entire life at the same address, building a new home there in 1980. After graduation he worked at MRM for 37 years retiring in 2003 (what a party!). His bachelor days came to an end in 1985 when he was introduced to the love of his life Diane and making it official in June 2002. Bob had many interests. He was proud to have obtained his private pilots license. He enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, hunting, fishing and walking, especially with his dogs throughout his life, an ice cold beer in his backyard, good food and the company of good friends. He had a great knowledge of trivia and history, thus enjoying crossword puzzles, Jeopardy, The Wheel and Second World War history. He loved his country and was passionate about wildlife conservation. He enjoyed all sports but especially watching the world junior hockey every year. Family came first to Bob, both young and old. At family and social gatherings his quick wit and unique laugh will be especially missed. Bob is survived by his wife Diane; brother Bill; sisters, Eileen (Bill) Griffin, Valerie (Brian) Sewell; niece Jennifer Mitchell; nephews, Ryan (Kristin) Mitchell, Brett (Andrea) Griffin and Roy (Kathy) Griffin. His faithful lab Carrie; brothers-in-law, Les (Donna) Kirkness and George Cronin; sisters-in-law, Doris and Diane Kirkness; nieces and nephews, Rob (Sue) Kirkness, Sherry, Randy Cronin, Toni (Edith) Cronin, Linda (Mel) Hause, Pat Cronin, Carrie Lynn and Jay Kirkness; Marilyn, Trish, Robert and Keith Kirkness; granddaughters, Kelly, Courtney and Chelsea; godson Mitchell Harcus; as well as many cousins, great-nephews and nieces, aunts and the Belanger family. He was predeceased by his parents, Alvin and Catherine Mitchell; sister-in-law Helen Mitchell; uncles, Frank Mitchell, Jack and Bud Hardwick; Aunt Ruth Hardwick; in-laws, William and Carrie Kirkness; brothers-in-law, Bob and Frank Kirkness; sister-in-law Elsie Cronin; and beloved pets, Dollar, Taffy and Princess. Thanks to all the doctors and nurses at CancerCare; Dr. Demsas and Dr. Lindenschmidt; chemo nurses, Mel and Debbie - his angels for four years; homecare nurses, Heather and Chris; Rebecca Pritchard and her staff on medicine. To all our family, friends and neighbours; Rev. Brad Elliott for his visits and service; to sisters, Eileen and Val for nursing him these last months. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB at 1:00 p.m. Kindly attend fragrance free please. In memory of Bob, donations may be made to Interlake Regional Health Authority, 100 Easton Dr., Selkirk, MB R1A 0A1 Attn: MRI Fund or Ducks Unlimited, P.O. Box 1160, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0. Love ya - Don't Blame ya! Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 22, 2011