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DESMOND FRANKLYN JACOB
Date of Passing: Apr 27, 2016
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DESMOND FRANKLYN JACOB Desmond Franklyn Jacob, 71, passed away on April 27, 2016 at Concordia Hospital. Desmond is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, of 43 years; sons Nathan (Delia) and Justin (Jessica); and grandchildren, Sienna, Bennett and Landry. Desmond also departs his mother Diana; aunt Cecila; mother-in-law Dolly; siblings, Merlyn, Myrna, Carolyn, Marva, Horace, Glenda, Avis, Lyris; and close relatives, Rudolph and Lucille. He is predeceased by his father Mano, brother Jake, aunt Daisy and uncle Owen. Desmond loved life; he had a big personality and infectious smile. He was a hard working man who retired at the age of 67, devoting much of his free time to his wife, two sons and grandchildren. Desmond enjoyed walks with his wife, working on home projects with his sons, gardening and spending time with friends and family. He loved music, camping and a good football (Riders) or hockey (Jets) game. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service is to be held May 3, 2016 at Wheeler Funeral Home, 1800 Day St. at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. Funeral Arrangements in Care of: Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street - 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at www.wheelerfuneral.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Desmond was my partner at work for 10 years at Wilmar windows and then at Jeldwin. We were trailer loaders and also did deliveries around Winnipeg area. He was the best work partner you could wish for. Hard working and diligent and with a big heart. We stuck together whatever was going on! Desmond and I was given a special work description, as utility workers as we always took care of anything at the shop that was asked for. We never refused! Special memory at the lunch table! Desmond, me, Phoe and Loy, discussing and the ongoing jokes between Phoe and Desmond. Desmond having his yogurt, closing his eyes and just eating that yogurt with a small spoon. - Posted by: Lennart Lundqvist (Job partner and friend) on: Aug 05, 2020
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Nathan, we are so sorry to hear about your father's passing; we did not had the opportunity to meet him, but we are sure he was a great man. Please accept our sincere condolence. Regards, Hamid & Maliheh. - Posted by: Hamid & Maliheh (friends) on: May 02, 2016
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Desmond had retrained me at jeldwen windows and doors loading trailers. I enjoyed working with him. This came as a surprise. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Norm kinash (Co worker) on: May 01, 2016