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EUGENE (GENE) CARSON -
Date of Passing: Jan 09, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEUGENE (GENE) CARSON 1923 - 2012 With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Eugene Gene Carson on January 9, 2012 at the Grace Hospital. Gene is predeceased by his parents John and Blanche Carsone and his two sisters Lovie and Lillian. Left to cherish his memory are, his wife of 63 years Cecile, daughter Janice (Les), sons Gary (Brandi) and Donald (Nancy), grandchildren; Corry (Cid), Shannon, Ryan, Tessa, Andrew, Jacklyn, Maury and Tyler (Jen), and three great-grandchildren; Giovanni, Dominic and Lincoln, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gene was born and raised in Winnipeg. He began his career at CNR and later moved to Manitoba Telephone System where he remained for 31 years, retiring in 1987. Gene's passion was music he spent 60 years playing guitar and singing with his band The Tip Top Four. He loved to entertain and perform, and later spending time performing at the Charleswood Care Centre for his friends and residents there. He also spent countless summers at the family cottage in Spruce Sands, he loved playing guitar around the campfire with his friends and family. Gene was also a member of the Arabian Horse Guard in the Shrine. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at The Gates on Roblin in the Banquet Ball Room, 6945 Roblin Blvd. The family would like to thank the staff at the Charleswood Care Centre for their compassionate care as well as the staff on Ward 3 North at the Grace Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jan 12, 2012
EUGENE (GENE) CARSON 1923 - 2012 With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Eugene Gene Carson on January 9, 2012 at the Grace Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at The Gates on Roblin in the Banquet Ball Room, 6945 Roblin Blvd. Full obituary to follow in Thursday's paper. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Jan 11, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Dear jesus and your father I love you very much. Please look after my cousin and best friend. Pls invite him into your house. He will sing for you willism rest always Eugene - Posted by: william foster (first cousin) on: Oct 01, 2013
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Sincere condolences to Cece and family over your great loss. Always enjoyed playing with Gene and appreciated his easy going style and attitude. - Posted by: Gerry Krawchuk (friend) on: Jan 16, 2012
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I enjoyed many playing gigs with Gene in the early years of the Tip Top group - with Alice Morrisey, Earl McNab and sometimes Herman Bissett. Gene was a very happy guy on the bandstand and I always think of him when I hear the opening lyrics ("I've got an old felt hat") for 'Just Bummin Around'. Good on ya Geno! Joe - Posted by: Joe Mackintosh () on: Jan 13, 2012
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I have many fond memories of Gene, he always loved having a good time, entertaining us with his guitar, always smiling and will never forget his famous line..."you got time for Gene Carson?" Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Cheryl Thurston (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2012
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We always had time for you Geno and will love you for ever. - Posted by: Karen & Wayne Evans (Friends for life) on: Jan 12, 2012
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Our sincere condolences to Cecile & family. Geno was special, always the life of the party, a real gentleman. We will miss him. David & Lea - Posted by: David Gallop (Causion) on: Jan 12, 2012
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Will miss his smiling face and cheerful disposition at The Spike on Saturday afternoons. - Posted by: DONNA HEWEY (FRIEND) on: Jan 12, 2012
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Gene and I spent many days in our tender ages of 4 and five with our familys together, when we visited on the farm of Mr. Bianco. Played music and sang together in our early youth. He was a GREAT GUY to know. Will be missed. - Posted by: Peter Maruca (Childhood buddies) on: Jan 12, 2012
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Gene and I spent many days in our tender ages of 4 and five with our familys together, when we visited on the farm of Mr. Bianco. Played music and sang together in our early youth.He was a GREAT GUY to know. Will be missed. - Posted by: Peter Maruca (Childhood buddies) on: Jan 12, 2012
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I was sad to read about Eugene's passing. He was a nice man. My sincere condolences to you Cecile and your entire family. You will be in my prayers. - Posted by: Kim Bilawsky (Nurse @ Charleswood Care Center) on: Jan 11, 2012
