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HECTOR MUNRO MCDIARMID
Born: Dec 02, 1920
Date of Passing: Sep 26, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHECTOR MUNRO MCDIARMID Hector Munro McDiarmid passed peacefully into the arms of His Lord on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg at age 90. Born December 2, 1920 in Winnipeg, only child of Marion and James McDiarmid. He attended Norberry School . As a young man, he worked for CNR. He was with the T. Eaton Company for 24 and a half years and had his own business for another 33. He spent four years with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps serving in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany landing at Juno Beach six days after D-Day. He was a decorated veteran of the Second World War being awarded a special medal from Holland. He was a very proud Canadian and always a gentleman. He was a member of Calvary Temple for 70 years. He loved hockey and baseball and spent much of the last few years watching his favourite teams. He followed politics avidly and voiced his opinion confidently. Also, his love of music and pets continued throughout his life. He always had a joke, eh? He is survived by his wife, Beverley, son, Jim (Gayle) grandchildren Robin (Blake) Jamie and Derek, and great-grandchildren, Katie, Russell and Allison. Daughter, SueAnn McClintock (Richard) and grandchildren Andrea and Daniel. His stepson Daryl Newis (Diane) and grandson Bryden. Always In Our Hearts Service will be held Tuesday, October 4 at Buntain Chapel, Calvary Temple, 400 Hargrave at 2:00 p.m. with a private interment to follow. Funeral Home Crematorium 843 Sherbrook Street Condolences: www.bardal.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 01, 2011
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Memories! WOW!! Seems like yesterday we went for ice cream at the Bridge. And drove out to Lockport for hamburgers and fries! I love the nights when you are there in my dreams❣️ Every time the phone rings, I still wish it would be you! Never forget your smile and sense of humour and love❤️ - Posted by: SAM McClintock (Daughter) on: Oct 03, 2023
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Well Hec it’s been 11 years and yor still always in my thoughts and in my heart ❤️ I miss yu at all the Goldeyes games I fill yor seat always with my many friends that you knew my son Bryden is a big boy now and we often talk about you I miss the mini arguments about politics You will always been in our thoughts love Daryl - Posted by: Daryl Newis (Step son) on: Dec 30, 2022
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It is impossible to believe eleven years have passed. What I wouldn’t do to sit with you and talk like we did. Miss you so much. Love you forever. See you in heaven one day. ❤️ - Posted by: SAM (Daughter ) on: Sep 26, 2022
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Love you Dad, still think of you every day. - Posted by: Jim (Son) on: Aug 30, 2020
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RIP Grandad love u and miss u - Posted by: Jamie McDiarmid (Grandson) on: Feb 18, 2012