JOHN ROBERT SIGSWORTH

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JOHN ROBERT SIGSWORTH On Friday, May 1, 2015, at the St. Boniface Hospital, with his wife and youngest son at his side, John Sigsworth passed peacefully from this earth. Besides his wife Kathryn (Grimmer), John is survived by his two sons Colin (Laurie) and Michael (Kate), and three grandchildren Kylee, Kacey, and Kaelan. John was born in Glasgow, Scotland on January 17, 1938. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Georgina Sigsworth, and his baby brother Robert. After completing his schooling in Glasgow, John enrolled in a five year apprenticeship program in tool and die making with Clyde Fuel Systems Ltd. in Glasgow. Following his immigration to Canada in 1967, John worked for various companies in the aircraft manufacturing sector in Winnipeg before joining MacDon Industries' Production Control Dept. in 1980. He retired in 2003. John was an accomplished carpenter, designing and completing many projects for his home. He was an avid photographer and nature enthusiast, but will be remembered mostly for his insatiable love of reading. He sought and collected countless volumes over his lifetime covering many fields of interest. He adored his grandchildren, and spent the last ten years of his life devoted to their needs. The family would like to extend its gratitude to the nurses and staff of St. Boniface Hospital 5B for the compassionate care given to John during his final days. John was cremated at Cropo Funeral Chapel. A private memorial service will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to FortWhyte Alive, or Save Our Seine.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2015