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ALBERT WILLIAM CUMBER
Date of Passing: May 25, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT WILLIAM CUMBER Peacefully, on Monday, May 25, 2015, Bert passed away at the Grace Hospital at 90 years of age, four months after the love of his life passed away. Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters Lynne (Bill) and Fran (Don), two granddaughters Kari (Mark) and Kelsie, two grandsons Deryk (Aliyah) and Brett (Jen), great grandchildren Danika, Ryan, Everett, Karsen, Khalil, Azam, and Aahron as well as family in England. Born in 1924 in Mortlake, England, he joined The Second World War at the age of 16, navigating with the RAF. He met Svava during training and they married in August 1944. Dad enjoyed working at Moore Business Forms for 26 years. He retired at the age of 62 to enjoy life with his family. "Papa" enjoyed cricket, bowling and loved card games, especially crib. He also enjoyed travelling to Mexico, Jamaica, Barbados, Florida, many trips within Canada, especially Calgary, and of course Britain to see family. Dad, we love you and will miss you so much our perfect "English Gentleman". A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB. CHAPEL LAWN www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Our deepest condolences on the loss your Dad, Fran and Lynne. May it be a comfort to you that he is now reunited with your Mom, the love of his life. - Posted by: Charlene Wardell and Don Krishka (Friends of the Family) on: Jun 08, 2015
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We have many happy memories of holidays shared in UK and Canada. You were always ready to try the competitions with Jim at the Holiday Camps and you both made a formidable team as you did on the cricket field in Sheen UK. We had fun on the dance floor as you and Lindy tried to teach us line dancing! We will raise a glass to you in The Victoria when the family meet up honour your memory Our love to Lynne and Fran and all the family. - Posted by: Jean cumber (sister in law) on: Jun 01, 2015
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My Condolences Lynne & family - Posted by: Lorne Robson (friend) on: Jun 01, 2015
