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JOHN MCINNES On Sunday, April 22, 2012 John died at the Fred Douglas Lodge at the age of 84 years. Dad was born the youngest of 10 children, all who have now passed. He loved to work with a hammer and nails and could create anything he set his mind to: chests of drawers, tables, chairs and benches, etc; he built a camper/trailer that slept six. He and Greta (Mom) took us all camping every summer in it, for many years when we were kids; then in 1969 he began building a cottage in Belair, MB. It was a huge venture for him and, after many years of building a little at a time, it became a four bedroom, fully winterized home where he and Mom retired in 1992. John loved being a father to Leslie (Ron), Pam (Ed), Craig and Melody (Rick); a grandfather to Tamara (Carl), Charlene (Eric), Paige, Dean, Cody, Angel and Dreden; as well as a great-grandfather to Jessica, Megan (Charlene and Eric's children), Jordyn and Melissa (Tamara and Carl's children). John was also a father figure to Ron (Leslie's husband) for more than 43 years. Mom and Dad made their home a sanctuary to many foster children through the years until Carol arrived as an infant in 1968 and they chose to keep her as their own. Mom and dad then became adoptive parents. John was very proud to be the father of a special needs child. He and Mom did everything they could to help Carol become a productive adult in society. They took her to all her special Olympics games and events, cheering her on and encouraging her every step of the way. They helped her finish school and made sure she was recognized as a graduate . In Dad's retirement years, he loved to spend time with friends at the senior's center in Victoria Beach. Sometimes he also enjoyed a good round of golf, especially when Mom was alive. They enjoyed lots of activities together, but Ceramics classes held a special connection for them. When Mom got sick, Dad even completed all the ceramic projects they had started together, including a set of Mushroom Canisters for each of us. Dad had many friends and greeted everyone with a big smile and a joke or two. He loved to make people laugh. He thought of himself as quite humorous, and he did indeed have a great sense of humor. We'll miss that about him! We'd love for you to join us in a celebration of dad's life on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Victoria Beach Senior Scene or Fred Douglas Lodge.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Sorry for your loss, sounds like John had fun being around all of his children and friends. We think of you often looking back on old pictures. Bob (yes iam 68) - Posted by: Bob & Diana Strain of Armstrong BC () on: Apr 27, 2012
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My condolences to the family. John always had a smile on his face and I as well have fond memories of him at the cottage. I have a wonderful picture of him with my daughters at the cottage when they were young which I will treasure. Rest in Peace John. - Posted by: Debra Olson () on: Apr 27, 2012
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sorry to hear of your family's loss - Posted by: bob vandenberg (old freind of melody) on: Apr 27, 2012
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While I have not seen John in many years, I always remember the weekends up at my Uncle Fred's cabin in Belair and John was always around with a smile on his face and a joke to be told. Truly one of the kindest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. - Posted by: Brent Olson (Acquaintance) on: Apr 26, 2012
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Uncle John - that is what he was to me! He has been my Uncle since....well as long as I can remember. We spent our summers and weekends out at Lester Beach growing up. Uncle John and Aunty Greta were only up the road and when I was just little it was always a big adventure to be able to walk down the road to their cottage and visit. When Aunty Greta was gone, we all still kept going down to see Uncle John. Always ready with a story or a joke, always happy to see us and give us a big hug ! Then when I had my children, I didn't get to see Uncle John as often but when I did he was always happy to see us and give us our hugs and hear all the latest news about the kids. Uncle John you will be missed. Rest easy now. XXOO Love Tiffany Connor and Chloe - Posted by: Tiffany Dunn (Friend of the Family) on: Apr 26, 2012
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My deepest condolences to you and your family Craig. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Cathy Bzovey ((Freind of Craig)) on: Apr 25, 2012
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