JOHN DOYLE

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JOHN DOYLE A true fighter until the end, on April 9, 2013 John peacefully left this world with his family by his side. John was born June 21, 1954 in Glasgow, Scotland to Helen and Samuel Doyle and was a brother to Helen, Betty and Samuel. In April of 1967 he immigrated to Winnipeg, MB with his family. John was the father of five children John Jr (Anita), Colleen (Chris), Adam (Shannon), Colin (Elanei), and Julie (Kyle). He was also a proud Granda of 10 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Family was very important to him. Every visit began and ended with a hug and "I love you". He was employed with Manitoba Corrections in 1975 until he officially retired in 2009. In February 1979, he married the love of his life, Rose Marie. They have been married for 34 years. John had a love of fine music. When he was in his late teens he played in the Transcona Junior Pipe Band. In his 20s he was also a bass player in a local Winnipeg band called One More Time. John also loved to read and had an obsession for news and world politics. He was an active member in the MGEU as well as an executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion. John also loved to cook. He liked to try new recipes but never ate what he cooked. John would be best described as caring, intelligent, respectful and respected. He touched many peoples lives with his powerful influence and uplifting spirit. All of his doctors and nurses described him as the ideal patient and his family would like to thank each and every one of them that helped him through his illness. We will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts until we are together again. Love you Daddy Bear.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 27, 2013