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HARRY SPALDING CUMMINE
Born: Oct 02, 1922
Date of Passing: Jan 10, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHARRY SPALDING CUMMINE Harry Spalding Cummine peacefully, on January 10, 2016, at the age of 93, passed away with his family by his side. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 69 years, Rita; four children Bev (Doug) Meakin, Cliff (Theresa), Pat (Bruce) Biglow, James (Glenna); as well as eight grandchildren, Stacey (Kevin) Findlay, Jay (Rayna) Meakin, Dwayne (Jenn), Ryan, Melanie (Travis Pachal), Alan Biglow (Holly Manchur), Brent Biglow and Amy; and three great-grandchildren, Easton Findlay, Stella Meakin and Arlo Meakin. Harry was born in Melville, SK on October 2, 1922. He enjoyed his 43 years with CNR working his way up through the accounting department, mainly in Winnipeg. Harry balanced work with family life. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing cards and doing crossword puzzles. Family and friends were very important to him; he could always be counted on to lend a hand or babysit a grandchild or two. Harry will be remembered for his sense of humour, quick wit and many quips. The family is thankful for the care he received at West Park Manor, especially Dr. Hasdan and the staff of 1E. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, 305-175 Hargrave St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R8 or the charity of your choice. Memorial service is at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book, please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2016
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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What I remember most about my favourite Uncle (Harry), was his quick wit and sense of (often dry) humour. One example stands out. He was driving me to the Rehab Hospital when I wasn't able to drive. We came up Sherbrook and stopped at a red light at Cumberland. Just to the right of us were several City Of Winnipeg vehicles, an open manhole and 6 city employees, some looking down the manhole, the rest just gabbing. I know what I was thinking but Uncle Harry's thoughts were 180 degrees from mine: "Cripes! You'd think the least the city could do would be to provide those poor guys with folding chairs!" As we all know, helping others was a big part of who he was, as that trip with me attests. As my aging parents declined, meeting their needs became increasingly demanding and stressful. There was Uncle Harry - mom's brother - willing to help and what a major help he was, both for them and me. I'll never forget what a wonderful man I was able to call 'uncle'. Rest in peace Uncle Harry. - Posted by: Gord Richardson (Nephew) on: Jan 16, 2016
