Robert FINDLAY

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

FINDLAY: The family of Robert (Bob) Stanley Findlay is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our husband and father after a courageous battle with cancer at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, MB on Tuesday; March 13, 2012. Bob was predeceased by his father Robert, his mother Margaret, his brothers Tony and David, as well as his nephew Danny-Lee. Mourning his loss: his loving wife of 38 years, Renee; children: Jason (Amelie), Stephen, Laura (Jason), Cynthia (Roland) and Heather (Nathan); grandchildren: Justice, Ayva, Avery and Owain; siblings: Francis (Bob), Jan (Rob), Timothy (Suzanne) and sister-in-law Jackie. Bob was born on August 2, 1945 in South Seaford, Sussex, England, the 2nd of 5 children of Robert and Margaret. He came to Canada at the age of 8 to live in Edmonton, Alberta before the family moved to CFB Shilo, MB. In 1967, Bob moved to Oak Lake to work at the Co-op, where he met the love of his life, Renee, whom he married in 1973. Together with his wife, Bob took an active role in the upbringing of their five children. In 1972, Bob received his electrical degree. He worked as a journeyman electrician before taking work with the Department of Defense at CFB Shilo in 1980. In 1985, he took on the position of Maintenance Supervisor for the Fort La Bosse School Division and retired as Supervisor of Operations in 2008. Well known for his sense of humour, Bob was always ready to joke and laugh and was gifted at making people feel at ease. He would not miss a chance to play cards or games, nor would he turn down an opportunity to extend his construction expertise to family and friends. He had a generous spirit and loved to spoil his family, most of all his grandchildren. He had a strong faith and was active in the Catholic Church. Prayers will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Virden, Manitoba, Friday; March 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held for Bob Saturday; March 17, 2012 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Virden, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Oak Lake Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Oak Lake Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation for Cancer Services at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre at 150 MacTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3 in memory of Bob. E-mail messages of condolence or sign the on-line book of condolences at www.carscaddenfuneralchapel.comG. R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 15, 2012