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ROBERT (BILL) WILLIAM MCGUIRE
Date of Passing: Nov 03, 2020
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ROBERT (BILL) WILLIAM MCGUIRE
April 1928 – November 2020
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years, Ann; his children, Pat (Brian), Dawn (Kathy) and Sandy; grandson, Blair (Liann), great-grandchildren Julia and Lauren; grandson Adrian (Sharon), great-grandchildren Zoey and Memphis; and granddaughter Alison (Mark). He will be missed by extended family and friends.
Bill was predeceased by son Robert (1984); daughter Kathy (2014); and son-in-law Stan (2018).
Born in Winnipeg, Bill spent his early years in the Birtle/Foxwarren area. He left school early to work on the farm.
In 1951, on a bet with his Aunt Vida, he asked Mom out on a date and the rest is history. In 1952 they married in Whitefox, SK, and moved to Alberta where Robert, the first of five children, was born. In 1953 dad enlisted in the army and moved to Kentville, NS. Pat and Kathy were born while Dad was stationed at Camp Aldershot. Following Dad's discharge from the army they moved to Stonewall and the family was completed with the birth of Dawn and Sandy.
After many years in the Rockwood area, Mom and Dad moved to Birds Hill and eventually settled in Winnipeg where he retired as a security guard at the Health Science Centre.
Dad had a passion for all sports, in particular hockey and softball. As a sporty family we participated in winter and summer sports and, whether it was 80 above or 40 below, Mom and Dad were always there. Dad loved to coach and was extremely proud of coaching Kathy on the 1972 Stonewall Bantam A Girls Provincial Championship team. Dad will remain our #1 fan.
In his younger years he enjoyed camping and fishing. Dad was very active in the Legion and was a member for over 50 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hartford Legion Branch #30, 1748 Main Street, Winnipeg, R2V 1Z5.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Got the privilege of knowing Robert and ann through lutherhome was a very unbeat gentleman with lots of interesting stories his jewels was his wife Ann and his kids rip 🙏 blessings - Posted by: Deborah Siedleski (Hairdresser ) on: Dec 05, 2020
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Mom McGuire, Pat, Dawn, Sandy and families; our deepest condolences to you. Dad McGuire was a great Dad! I remember him giving Pat and I heck for coming in 5mins. after curfew time. Good times. Lots of good memories. Take Care, our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Jo-Ann Clavelle-Tymchyshyn (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2020
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My deepest condolences to Ann, Pat, Dawn, Sandy and all the extended family. It’s going to take some getting used to, not seeing him but still feeling his presence. I wish I had more than just words to let you know how truly sorry I am. Love you all, Jan - Posted by: Jeannette Marion (Friend ) on: Nov 14, 2020
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My condolences, Ann. It was a pleasure to have visits with Bill and you after my getting together with Len. I have good memories of these times. Thank you....you must have many, many great memories after all of these years together. Shirley Mulvey - Posted by: Shirley Mulvey (acquaintance ) on: Nov 14, 2020