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ROBERT RICHARD FRAYER
Date of Passing: Nov 26, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT RICHARD FRAYER It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband and most loving DaddyBear. On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, after a very brief struggle with cancer, Bob passed away at Riverview Health Centre. He passed quickly and peacefully, with his beautiful wife and doting daughter at his side. Bob was 71 years old. Bob's memory will be celebrated by his wife of 37 years, Marlene; his favourite daughter Kimmie (Sean); his granddaughters Dynika and Raihanne; brothers Orton and Bill (Gisele); mother-in-law Viola Philpott; sister-in-law Karen Mozdzen; brother-in-law Fred Philpott (Barb); his nieces and nephews; Kerri, Morene and Maya Philpott; Kammy, Korey and Keith Mozdzen, Andrea, Cameron and Renee Frayer; and all of his friends that he's met through the years. He was predeceased by his father Orton (1979); mother Marie (1990) and his younger brothers Ron (2004) and Barry (2011). Bob was born July 23, 1943 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan to Orton and Marie; the first of five boys. He graduated from Tec Voc and was a member of the chess club, air cadets and many other groups and organizations. On July 16, 1977, Bob married his "Sweetie #1" Marlene Joan at Dunara Church in Petersfield, Manitoba. In November of 1980, Bob's "Sweetie #2" Kimberly Roberta, joined the crew and the family was perfectly complete. Marlene and Kim were Bob's pride and joy and he never missed the chance to tell you so. One of Bob's first jobs was in the barber and beauty supply business. Later in life he became the proud owner of a previously perused' bookstore, called The Bookcase. Dad loved to chat with everyone that came in to the store and made countless friendships during those years. He loved listening to the CBC radio at the store and joked that he was paying for it, so he should probably listen to it'. Bob was a regular on the CKY show S'Kiddle Bits, where he turned plain pieces of paper into magic before your eyes. He was happy to volunteer his skills at the Japanese Cultural Centre's Origami Club and for their children's program; he lent his time to Folklorama, Winnipeg Children's Festival, Brandon Folk Festival, Winnipeg Public Library's summer program and spent over 30 years volunteering with the Winnipeg Folk Festival. He was a member of the St. James Cooking Club, Tuxedo Lawn Bowling Club, Charleswood Curling Club, The Great Herd of Bison's of the Fertile Plains Sherlock Holmes Society of Winnipeg and was a member of the Coalition of Manitoba Motorcycle Club. He also was a part-time model in a fashion show with the St. James Seniors. He lived his life to make other people happy and was thoughtful, gracious and kind. He loved reading books (especially mysteries) and had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He loved animals, especially cats and was in awe of the great-apes, who he always called his distant cousins'. Whenever you had a free moment (and even if you didn't), Bob would take the opportunity to tell you a story and to make you a bit of origami magic. He put his heart and soul into every piece of paper that he folded and the smiles on people's faces that folded for was all he needed in return. Bob's memorial service will be held Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. All are welcome. Marlene and Kim would like to thank everyone who supported them through this difficult time. There are far too many of you to name individually and for that we are blessed. Special thank you to Kendrick Computing for fixing Bob's computer (without you, we would have lost all the photos stored on his hard drive) and a big thank you for coming to the house in the cold to deliver it to us. Thanks to Marielle and Eric and Nancy for the delivery of food, flowers, and of course, the wine. The outpouring of love that everyone has shown us, has brought light into these difficult days. Bob would be so honoured and proud of all of you for showing such compassion. Thank you to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital for your kindness and a huge hug to the staff at Riverview Health Centre for your support and empathy during this time. We thank you for helping our sweet Bob pass with dignity and peace; we thank you for everything you did. We are so grateful that we made it there in time, so that we could be by his side for his final breath. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in support of his daughter's Relay for Life team "Bob's Cure-ious Cats". Cheques can be made out to the Canadian Cancer Society and mailed to Jill Somers, 193 Sherbrook Street, R3C 2B7 OR donations can be made out to Craig Street Cats Animal Shelter, 489 Madison Street, R3J 1J2 in memory of Bob Frayer. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Nov 29, 2014
ROBERT RICHARD FRAYER 1943 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Bob, on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Riverview Health Centre. He was 71 years old. A memorial service to celebrate and honour Bob's life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Complete obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Nov 28, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2014
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Bob was a wonderful fun loving man. I am so privileged to have gotten to know him through the internet. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and am saddened that I didn't keep in touch. I absolutely adored the creations of origami that he made throughout the years. My condolences to his family even though this is late in coming. Thanks for sharing him with many others! He indeed will be missed! - Posted by: Robin Shore (Friend) on: Aug 09, 2015
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Known as the "Plain Brown Bison" Bob's was a wonderful and inspiring presence whose gentle character and great sense of humour enlivened all our lives. He will be very sorely missed. Allan & Hazel - Posted by: Allan Osborn (Fellow member of the Sherlock Society in Winnipeg) on: Jun 12, 2015
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I am so sorry to belately learn that Bob has passed away. I had been considering trying to find him on Facebook, but now it is too late. I didn't know Bob well, but I have many fond memories of our chats when I dropped by his store (The Bookcase) back in the 1990's when I was publishing a small magazine called "The Minstrel"; Bob was kind enough to carry my magazine in his store. Bob once made me a simple little origami out of a Burger King flyer; just a little four-pointed star shape, but it's very pretty and you would never guess it to be a Burger King flyer. I have it on the wainscotting in my living room and I see it every day. - Posted by: Glen Hoban (acquaintaince) on: Jan 10, 2015
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My grandson has some of the origami he made for him . He will be so missed. - Posted by: Alena Matsuo & Nicolas Matsuo (we saw Mr Frayer at the Cultural Center and at Folklorama. He was a kind and wonderful person,will s) on: Dec 13, 2014
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The world is a poorer place without Bob in it. - Posted by: Normie (Bookstore acquaintance/Sherlock Holmes club co-member) on: Dec 11, 2014
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Bob contributed immensely to the Family Area's programming. He was kind and patient with the children as he shared his passion for origami. His interaction with the little ones was so heartwarming. We are richer for knowing him and will miss him very much. - Posted by: Cathryn (Winnipeg Folk Festival Family Area Volunteer) on: Dec 07, 2014
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I first met Bob through my brother Charlie Calisto, a member of Sherlock Holmes Society. Later I had the pleasure of meeting Marlene and supported her during a career transition. Bob was loved and he lived a full life. He was kind and humble and I will always be grateful for his friendship with my brother. Our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Eddie Calisto-Tavares () on: Dec 06, 2014
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I first met Bob many years ago at his bookstore. He was the one who introduced me to the Sherlock Holmes club, which I hadn't known even existed before that. Bob was a wonderful person, and a true friend. He was always quick with a smile and/or a hug. Of all the origami pieces he made me over the years, the most treasured one is an angel, which has a place of honor on my Christmas tree every year. Bob, every time I put that angel on the tree, I will think of you. You will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know you over the years. - Posted by: Linda Rigby (Sherlock Holmes club and Bookcase friend) on: Nov 30, 2014
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Bob was a wonderful person. I worked at the Library and “booked” Bob to present his origami programs. He was so kind and gentle with the children. His quiet patient ways were a model of the way people should treat others. Bob was so easy to deal with - such a joyful person who loved sharing with others. He was a friend to everyone he met and all those who knew him will be saddened. - Posted by: Lorraine Douglas ((knew Bob from his Bookstore and Origami programs)) on: Nov 29, 2014
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Bob was a very valuable contributor to the Children's School program at the Japanese Cultural Centre. His talents and kind, gentle manner will be dearly missed. I am grateful to Bob for sharing his love of New Orleans with me. My heartfelt condolences to Marlene and family. He will be lovingly remembered. - Posted by: Judy Baccus () on: Nov 29, 2014
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Bob will be sorely missed. His mere presence in a room made it more pleasurable. His joy in life was contagious. My condolences to Marlene and Kimberley - Posted by: Robert Jacobs (Sherlock Holmes friend and fellow cat aficionado) on: Nov 28, 2014
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I am fortunate to have known "Bookstore" Bob for the past quarter century - a master of origami, a purveyor of good jokes, and a teller of tall tales. The world is a little bit worse for his passing. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and daughter. - Posted by: David Montgomery () on: Nov 28, 2014
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I feel privileged to have known such a truly kind, generous and loving fellow. I will miss him as will all those who knew him. I will always remember him, a very precious memory. - Posted by: Sharyn Morris (Serlock Holmes friend) on: Nov 28, 2014
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