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WILLIE (BILL) COLBOURNE
Date of Passing: Dec 17, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIE (BILL) COLBOURNE Bill peacefully passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 79 years of age. He leaves his wife Pat, of 56 years, daughters Melaney McFadden (Paul) and Shannon Rudy, grandson Daniel Rudy and fiancée Jessica Dionne, granddaughters Madison and Breanna McFadden, sisters Edna (Pat), Bernice (Leighton), Mabel (Norman), Mary (Garf), and sister-in-law Betty of Newfoundland. Predeceased by his parents, brother Ernest, and two brothers in infancy. His careers with the Military, University of Manitoba and City Hall brought him great satisfaction. Special thanks to the staff at the Asper Centre for their compassionate care. A service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba Special Olympics. Bill was very proud of his Newfoundland heritage. He always said, "You can tell a Newfie, but you can't tell 'em much!" all 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
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My deepest sympathy. I worked with Bill at City Hall. He was a pleasure to know. I especially remember him giving tours of City Hall to young children--oh, how he captured their interest! They could not take their little eyes off him. May your happy memories of your husband, father, grandfather and friend bring you comfort. - Posted by: Josie Marques (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2017
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Pat and Family: So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I served with Bill at CFS Churchill (1974-76) he was an excellent leader and a soldier's soldier. - Posted by: Terry and Clare Meindl (Friend) on: Dec 24, 2016