Timothy MERCREDI

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MERCREDI: Timothy Alan Mercredi, beloved husband of Katharine, died peacefully in Brandon on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Tim was born May 3, 1960 in Chilliwack, BC. Tim moved with his family when he was two years of age to CFB Borden, ON, to Senneterre, QC when he was nine and then when he was twelve years old to Winnipeg, MB. In Winnipeg, he attended Golden Gate Junior High and St. James Collegiate. He then moved with his family to Rivers, Manitoba where he and Katharine met in 1978. Upon returning to Winnipeg, Tim attended Red River Community College where he received his Certificate in Welding in April 1981. Tim and Katharine were married in Rivers, on July 24, 1982 and resided in Winnipeg where Tim was employed at Motorcoach Industries and Dynamic Machine and had received his Industrial Welder Certification. In the fall of 1992, they moved to Brandon where Tim was employed with Atom Jet Industries. Tim joined the United Association Local 254 in August 1997 and traveled from Newfoundland to Alberta to work on numerous construction projects throughout Canada. During his lifetime Tim was active in the Scouts as a youth, an avid swimmer and Lifeguard; he enjoyed track and field, racquetball, canoeing, fishing and Nascar Racing. He was a member of the Manitoba Metis Federation, former foster parent with CFS of Western MB and godfather to three of his nieces. He enjoyed travel throughout Canada and he and Katharine vacationed in Europe, New York City and Mexico. He is survived by his wife and best friend Katharine, his sister Peggy Giraud, brother Mike Mercredi, brothers and sisters-in-law: Janis and Don Landin, Linda and Ian McLellan, Chris and Cheryl Plaseski, Mike and Kathy Plaseski, Barbara and Tim Ross, John Plaseski and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother Mike and Donna Mercredi, sister Tricia Beauchamp, father and mother -in-law Joseph and Min Plaseski, nephew Cole Plaseski and niece Angela Aebig. A memorial celebration of Tim's life took place on March 9, 2012 in Brandon, Manitoba and Honourary Pallbearers were Friends from St. James, Winnipeg and Union Brothers of Local 254. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Tim to the S.C.I. - Cole Plaseski Memorial Scholarship Fund, Sunrise School Division, Box 1206 Beausejour, MB. R0E 0L0.Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain.When you awaken in the morning's hush,I am the swift uplifting rush,Of quiet birds in circled flight.I am the soft stars that shine at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry;I am not there. I did not die.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 24, 2012