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ROBERT MCMASTER MCFETRIDGE
Born: Sep 22, 1918
Date of Passing: Apr 01, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BERT) MCMASTER MCFETRIDGE September 22, 1918 - April 1, 2017 We are saddened by the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Bert McFetridge, on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Dad was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland on September 22, 1918 and immigrated to Canada in 1926 with his mother, father, and his five siblings. A longtime resident of St. Vital, Dad worked at Canada Packers for 40 years retiring in 1983. Dad married Mabel (Leach) in 1948 and had three daughters, Sharen, Brenda, and Doreen. Mom passed away in 1980 and Dad remarried in 1982 to Sylvia (Johnson) and with her daughter Karen, joined the family. Dad was predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Tom and David, sisters Maria and Sarah, and both wives Mabel and Sylvia. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Burn of Surrey, BC, daughters Sharen (John Robertson), Brenda (Gary Colyer), Doreen (Dan Coutts), and Karen (Darcy Schumann), grandchildren Allan (Monika), Vince (Joann), Leslie (Georges), Julie (Ron), Ryan, Laurie (James), Cindy (Jon), Lauren, and Jillian. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Cory, Jason, Brendan, Nozomi, Shouma, Kirara, Kyle, Dylan, Cameron, and Jaxon, as well as many nieces and nephews. Dad lived at Dakota House for the past 10 years and met many good friends, especially GB who was near and dear to him. The girls in the dining room treated him like royalty. Dad had many health issues, but did well until this past December when he developed pneumonia. He never really bounced back and on March 19 was admitted to St. Boniface Hospital. The family wishes to thank the hospital staff on 4B Medicine, Dr. Kvern, Dr. Waye, and Dr. Cox, also Dr. Hussein who helped Dad live another four years after his heart attack. As Dad wished, cremation has taken place and a service to celebrate a long life will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice in Dad's memory. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Sincere condolences - Posted by: David & Betty Beckinsale (Residents at Dakota House) on: Apr 05, 2017
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98 years is a very long time, and, considering it was from 1918 until 2017, the things you saw and the changes you witness in society were amazing. From cars to tvs, to the long journey over to Canada to witnessing how quickly we can shift country to country nowadays, your life was full of wonders. A man of few words you made a great listener though selective at times (I get it - you had 4 daughters after all haha). Nozomi and Shouma are having a hard time but still they understand you are healthy again in heaven. We will miss you Grandpa McFetridge. Ireland is carrying a special meaning in our lives these days... - Posted by: Ryan Colyer & Family (Grandson & great-grandchildren) on: Apr 05, 2017
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Oh Bert -- I will miss our daily chats-- being called sweetie face and asking you what's going on! I will miss having a candy - usually a salt water taffy thrown at me over the counter. I will miss teasing you and seeing you blush. You would truly make my day -One of the most generous and the nicest people I have the privelege of knowing. - Posted by: sheila selluski (Front Desk at Dakota House) on: Apr 04, 2017
