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REGINALD JAMES WALPOLE Sadly, Reginald died on July 4, 2014 at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB after a lengthy illness. He was born December 28, 1928 at Rosewood, MB, the young son of his family, with three sisters, Betty, Grace and Annie now deceased. In 1940, the family moved to Winnipeg. Reg went to work for Kildonan Ice Co. During this time, he met the light of his life Myrtle. They were married in January 1947. Two sons were born Curtiss and Kevin. During the next 61 years of marriage, they gardened and won many trophies for horticultural home grounds at their Marshall Bay home. In 1954, Reg became a Police Officer for the City of St. James. He was promoted in 1957 to Detective, and in 1959 to Sergeant. In 1972, he became a member of the City of Winnipeg Police, and retired in 1986 with 32 years of service. On retiring, Reg and Myrtle travelled to Sydney, Australia for several months. Upon returning to Winnipeg, Reg worked the next three years at the Royal Canadian Mint. Reg was a lifetime member of the Fort Garry Horticultural Society, the Winnipeg Police Veterans Association, and a long time member of Kilcona Lodge #183, the Khartum Mighty Fife and Drum Band and the Fort Garry Kiwanis. Reginald was predeceased by Myrtle in 2007. Left to mourn his passing are sons Curtiss (Jean) of Winnipeg and Kevin of Sydney, Australia; three grandsons Chris, Chad and Cory; five great-grandchildren, extended family, friends and colleagues. "Grieve not that he is gone, but rejoice that he ever was." A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg. Private family interment will follow. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Reginald's memory can be made to a charity of your choosing, especially supporting anti-smoking campaigns and Alzheimer's research. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Jul 26, 2014
REGINALD JAMES WALPOLE It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Reginald, at the age of 85, on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the Victoria General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending. Complete obituary to appear at a later date. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Jul 12, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I met Reg in 1955 when I was an Air Force Policeman at Station Winnipeg. Reg was on motorcycle duty with the St. James Police and he used to visit us when he was in the area. In 1960 I joined the St. James Police and worked with Reg on a regular basis. He was a real nice guy and we chummed around a bit when we were off duty. - Posted by: William (Bill) Kirkpatrick (co-worker) on: Dec 18, 2015
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I had the pleasure and privilege of being a member of the St-James Police Department and had Reg as my Sergeant. A sincerely nice individual, with a great sense of humour, loads of compassion and an easy guy to work for. Despite the demands of policing, Reg always found time to talk about his garden and could brighten the darkest of days with his conversations. I can recall the many Corn and Apple parades in Morden when Reg showed up with the Shriners and kept our relationship going. You will be long remembered old friend. Rest in Peace and God Bless you. Moe Butler. Former member St James Police Department - Posted by: Maurice (Moe) Butler (Fellow Peace Officer) on: Jul 27, 2014
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Sympathy to the family, especially Kevin, who I knew better from our enjoyment of plants. I hope Kevin that you are doing well. - Posted by: bette serger (briefly friends along with husband john serger through our love of plants.) on: Jul 27, 2014
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Reg, you were a Good Guy..RIP. - Posted by: Bill Nicholson (Former work associate) on: Jul 26, 2014
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Reg was always a true gentleman with a genuine concern for those around him. The ever present twinkle in his eye was the first clue that his sense of humor was about to take over. He will be sadly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. - Posted by: Elaine Perron (family friend) on: Jul 14, 2014
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Reg was my sergeant in the police force. He always had a great sense of humour and was excellent to work with. We are sad that we have lost another brother in blue and I extend my deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: William (Bill) Bell (Co-worker - St James Assiniboia Police and Winnipeg PD) on: Jul 13, 2014
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