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ROY WILLIAM SHIELLS
Born: Feb 20, 1924
Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROY WILLIAM SHIELLS February 20, 1924 - January 24, 2012 Suddenly on January 24, 2012 Roy passed away at the Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, MB with Robert and Eunice at his side. Roy grew up in Steep Rock, MB where he lived all of his life. He was employed at Canada Cement where he drove a Euclid for all of his working life. Roy retired from Canada Cement in 1988. Roy married Edna Baldwin (Nichols) on June 29, 1962 and became the proud father of Carolyn and Robert. Roy was a long time member of the Manitouwapa Masonic Lodge in Moosehorn, MB. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and feeding the birds. Roy and Robert spent many enjoyable hours together hunting chickens in the fall. In his later years, Roy was very proud of the potatoes he grew. Roy leaves to mourn his wife of 49 years, Edna; daughter Carolyn; son Robert; grandchildren Tom, Judy, Eddie and Ben Ferris, Clinton (Carmella), Barret (Crystal) Baldwin along with nine great-grandchildren; sister Audrey Nielsen, including numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was predeceased by his father Herb, mother Breta, sister Dorothy, brothers-in-law Eyvie Hjartarson and Gunnar Nielsen. Roy was a very kind hearted person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Faulkner Hall with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the hall. Interment to follow in the Faulkner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Philip Hjartarson, Gerald Hjartarson, Donnie Cook, Garry Burnett, Lloyd Rapke and Jim Burrows. The family would like to thank the staff of the Lakeshore General Hospital and the doctors and nurses of the Boundary Trials Health Centre for their excellent care they provided Roy. Also thanks to the workers and staff of Home Care. A special thank you to Karen Richter for all her help always. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeshore General Hospital Palliative Care Unit c/o Julie Bergner, P.O. Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Roy or Dad to me was not my biological father but he was in every way my Dad. I was definitely one of the lucky ones when it came to having a stepfather. He loved me like I was his own. Believe me that wasn't always easy. But he was always so kind and soft spoken really. I can't remember a time when he really was angry with me even though he could have been. It is almost two years since you were taken from us Dad and I miss you every day. You were a large part of making me the man I am today. Thank you - Posted by: Robert Baldwin (Son) on: Jan 23, 2014
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Uncle Roy was a very kind hearted man, I have two distinct and warm memories of him. The first was when he gave me his son's old boat and motor, which I wanted to pay him for but he said he wouldn't accept any money for it. The second was when I was out walking my dog Daisy and I saw a bear walking through Steep Rock. I was near Uncle Roy's house and brought the dog and myself over quite quickly for fear of our safety. Roy was very nice about it, was interested in the bear, and had a treat for the dog. Gentle and unassuming, he could talk your ear off, and was often "keeping watch" over those who lived "down the hill" in Steep Rock, often waving from his back deck to anyone going by and happened to look his way, which was often due to the huge and beautiful flowerbed that he and Edna kept well looked after. He will be missed. - Posted by: Tyler Nielsen (nephew) on: Feb 01, 2012