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JOHN RICHARD (DICK) TURNBULL
Born: May 18, 1933
Date of Passing: Feb 10, 2013
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JOHN RICHARD (DICK) TURNBULL Peacefully on February 10, 2013, Dick passed away with his family at his side. He was born in Winnipeg MB on May 18, 1933 and lived there his entire life. For many years his career was in sales and management in the Real Estate field; however his passion and retirement hours were spent working with Stained Glass. Dick was predeceased by his father Robert Brown Turnbull in 1975, his mother Enid Rachel Winning in 2000, his sister-in-law Joan Turnbull in 2000 and his brother Tom Turnbull in 2004. Dick is survived by Margaret, his wife of nearly 40 years, son Rick and wife Kelley, of Winnipeg, MB, daughter Sandra Turnbull, of Summerland, BC, and stepchildren Norma Huculak and husband Chris, of Kelowna, BC and Ronald Birchard, of Winnipeg, MB. He will also be missed by his grandchildren David Turnbull (Jessyca), of Vancouver, BC, Danielle Turnbull (Shaun), of Winnipeg, MB, Hannah Wright and Emily Wright, of Summerland, BC, Robin Huculak, and Zachary Huculak, of Kelowna, BC, as well as several nieces and nephews in Canada and Australia. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the activity room at Kiwanis Chateau, 430 Webb Place. Parking is available at the Winnipeg Adult Education Centre, 310 Vaughan St. Private interment to be held at a later date. The family extends sincere thanks to all the kind staff at the Health Sciences Centre Rehabilitation Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre -D4 for all their care during the past ten months. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, or to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Deepest sympathy to Dick's family. He was my first Manager at Royal Trust when I started my 35 year career in Real Estate, back in 1975. A fine gentleman. Esther Weinstein, now of Vancouver. - Posted by: esther weinstein (former co-worker) on: Feb 20, 2013
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Marg, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Please know my thoughts are with you at this very sad time. - Posted by: Val Skene (co-worker/friend) on: Feb 20, 2013
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Sorry to hear of Dick's passing, Marg. I am thinking of you and your famuly at this very sad time. - Posted by: Val Skene (friend co/worker) on: Feb 19, 2013
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We send our condolences to Margaret and family. We will miss seeing Dick take his walks. - Posted by: Jim and Dorothy (Friends at Kiwanis Chateau) on: Feb 17, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to Marg, Rick, Sandra, Norma and Ron and grandchildren on your great loss. Dick has suffered for the past 10 months and now is finally at peace doing what he loved best, his stained glass works. - Posted by: Sue Heim (friend) on: Feb 16, 2013