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CLIFFORD HUGH BOURNE

Born: Mar 10, 1920

Date of Passing: Jun 05, 2013

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CLIFFORD HUGH BOURNE March 10, 1920 - June 5, 2013 Dad said he only wanted " HE DIED " as an obituary. We decided otherwise. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and great-uncle suddenly on June 5, 2013 of a silent heart attack. He is survived by sons David (Allison) and Steven (Danny), daughters Nancy (Gary) and Linda, grandchildren, Shannon (Dave) Clemens, Jason Jacobucci, Morgan and Jessica Bourne and great-granddaughter Thea Jacobucci. He is survived also by many nieces and nephews across Canada and Australia. He was predeceased by his first wife Faith Bourne (nee Percy 1973), second wife Vera Bourne (nee Koper 2009), by brothers Jack and Reg and sisters Dorothea and Millie and nephew Allan. He was born into a service family in Esquimalt, BC with his father in the Royal Canadian Army. He sang in many Anglican Church choirs with his wonderful tenor voice and music was a big part of his life. Throughout his life he volunteered for a variety of organizations including Search and Rescue in New Brunswick and on the West Coast during the Second World War. He was president of the Radio Road patrol in Winnipeg during the late 60s and early 70s. He was known for his wonderful wit, compassion, sense of humour, generosity and not letting go of someone's hand that he was shaking. He almost always had a smile on his face and brought joy to many peoples' lives. He made friends and touched peoples' lives and hearts everywhere he went. He was a member of the RCAF from 1938 to 1967 as a WO2 and travelled extensively across Canada, with a posting in Metz, France. He then worked for the Provincial Sales Tax Branch from 1967 to 1985 when he retired. He enjoyed travelling with Vee in their motorhome across western Canada stopping and enjoying the sights and people. We would like to thank all the staff at Oakview Place for their care and compassion for Cliff over the last four years. You brought sunshine into his life everyday. Many thanks to St. Philip's Anglican Church for their ongoing support, prayers and love. Many thanks also to the ER staff at the Grace Hospital including Dr. Joshua, Dr. Piggott, and the nurses in the ER for their care during his last few hours. His was an easy passing and he was flirting with the staff just a few hours before his passing. His Memorial Service will be held at Oakview Place, 2395 Ness Ave on June 14, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Brookside Cemetery where his ashes will be interred with his first wife, Faith. Please, no perfumes or colognes. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Recreation Department at Oakview Place or a charity of your choice with many thanks.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2013

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • I first met Cliff when he lived on Moorgate in St. James back in the early 70's. I used to talk to him and Nancy on the CB radio back then when it was quite popular. We all liked to get together for coffee and conversation at nearby coffee shops. We visited their home many times back then. I still live in Winnipeg and my life hasn't changed since that time. - Posted by: Theodore Geurds (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2015

  • Mr. Bourne's smiling face and flirtatious ways will be missed on Sundays at St. Phil's. I laughed out loud reading how he always held onto people's hands when shaking them. I'm so sorry I cannot be at the funeral, but please know he is in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Christy Schmidt (Fellow Worshiper @ St. Philip's Anglican Church) on: Jun 14, 2013

  • I had only met Cliff a few times but he sure left an impression on me. He was always smiling. I drove truck and one of the times that I came to Winnipeg, Nancy, Gary and Cliff came to visit with me at the Flying J in Headingley. Nancy had asked if I would be willing to get Cliff up in the Kenworth if we could figure out how to do it. I thought it would be a great idea and give him something to brag about at the nursing home. I still remember that day like it was yesterday and it puts a smile on my face and makes me chuckle. To make a long story short, it took Gary, Nancy, myself and a helpful trucker that was passing by to get him up in the cab of the truck. I had hoped to be able to give him a ride around the perimeter, but we were unable to. The look on his face was priceless. I have never seen as big a smile on anyone as I did on him that day. I was happy and honored to do this for him and I'm glad that I was able to make him that happy. He always asked Nancy where I was in the country on a regular basis and I did talk to him occasionally about the loads I hauled and where I was. I'll miss meeting the three of them for coffee, to be witness to his sense of humor and his compassion. - Posted by: Janet Smith (Friend of Cliff's Daughter Nancy and her husband Gary) on: Jun 13, 2013

  • I remember Cliff's kindness and happy demeanour. When I was a teenager I went with Linda to the family cabin at the lake. It was a wonderful time and great fun. I remember these times fondly. Mr Bourne was such a gentleman. He was respectful of us as kids. I remember being a bit envious of Linda because her parents were so nice and of all the love they displayed to their kids. I also remembering him telling corny jokes. One day he told me what he did for a living. He said that no one ever wanted to see the tax man and everyone dreaded his presence. And then he smiled a big cheesy smile. :) I felt kind of sorry for him. I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I later found out that he was a man of deep faith. He was definitely one of those people who walk out their faith with integrity when nobody is watching. Men like this make this world a better place for having lived. I am sad for his family because I know he will be missed. But how great to have lived such a good life. - Posted by: Terri Czegledi (Briggs ) (Friend of cliff's daughter Linda ) on: Jun 09, 2013

  • Mr. Bourne is a very kind man and everytime he is around, it makes me feel warm and gentle. He is one of my loyal customers and somehow I treat like family. I miss wherever I see him, he always has a wonderful smile and I always love when he gives me hugs and holds my hand and won't let me go. I love talking to him and I still remember when he smiles because he lights up the whole room. I still remember when I cut shrimp dumplings (his favorite food) into small pieces for him. I miss him very much and I wish he was still around. I'll miss him forever. - Posted by: Cheng Family () on: Jun 08, 2013

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