DR. MANLY BERNARD LEVIN

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DR. MANLY BERNARD LEVIN January 12, 1928 - February 14, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Manly Levin, at the age of 84 on February 14, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eleanor, in October 2011. Surviving Manly are his children Heather (Clifford), Sheldon (Margot), Sidney (Denise), and Brenda (Lorne); grandchildren Paul, Danielle (Edgar), Aaron, Rachelle (Jurgen), Karen, Deena (Yaacov), Miriam (Eli), Kayla, Moe, Serena, Maia, and Sharna; great-grandchildren Owen, Aviva, Noam, and Aaron and sister, Eleanor Maliner. Manly was also predeceased by his parents Walter and Sarah Levin. Dad was born and raised in Winnipeg's North End. Following graduation from St. John's Tech, he entered the University of Manitoba where he completed his Bachelor of Science in 1947 and Doctorate of Medicine in 1952, for which he received two gold medals for excellence. Following his internship at St. Boniface Hospital, he spent one year studying pathology and several months doing locums in rural Saskatchewan and Manitoba. A strong interest in surgery led to a residency program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN where he trained to become a general and cardiothoracic surgeon. He returned to Winnipeg in 1959 and quickly became established doing general and thoracic surgery at the Misericordia and Victoria Hospitals, in addition to maintaining a general practice. He served as medical director of the Misericordia General Hospital for 13 years until his retirement in 1990. Dad was the epitome of a great physician, academically brilliant, technically skilled, but above all, kind, compassionate, and caring. He conducted his life with grace and dignity, respected by all who knew him. We have many wonderful memories of summer vacations, holiday and family celebrations, and quiet moments spent together. To his children and grandchildren, he was a hero, who through his wisdom, could bring clarity and understanding to any situation. Mom and Dad married in June 1952 and shared a great love throughout their life together. Their commitment to each other never wavered, especially during Mom's last year, when Dad assumed what he considered his most important role, caring for his beloved wife during her illness. Their love and respect for each other continues to be an inspiration to their children and grandchildren. The family expresses our deep gratitude to Dr. Paul Daeninck and the Palliative Care nurses at CancerCare Manitoba, Dr. Larry Tan, Dr. Wayne Manishen, and the staff of 7AW at St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and dedication. Funeral services were held at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on February 16, 2012 with burial at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clifford Yaffe, Aaron Yaffe, Lorne Nelko, Rory Bloomfield, Shael Minuk, and Marvin Meltzer. If so desired, donations can be made in Manly's memory to a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 28, 2012