MELVIN EDWIN SCARROTT

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MELVIN EDWIN SCARROTT 1933 - 2000 Suddenly, at home, on Monday, October 23, 2000, at the age of 67, Melvin (Mel) Scarrott passed away. Devoted husband of 31 years to Lilias Scarrott. Loving father to Gerry, Christine, Brenda, Elizabeth, Darrell, Cathy, Debbie, and Scott. Brother to George Mann, Ronald Scarrett, Herb Scarrett and Willard Scarrett. A wonderful grandfather to 17 grandchildren. Mel also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mel was predeceased by his parents Edward Scarrott, 1974; Catherine Mann, 1982 and stepfather Philip Mann, 1991; his brothers, William (Billy), 1983 and Les, 1985; his son Douglas, 1985. Mel was a retired City of Winnipeg, Works and Operations employee for 15 years. Prior to this he worked with various furniture moving companies for 25 years. Mel also served with Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry where he was stationed in Germany from 1955 to 1957. Mel made friends no matter where he worked, some lifelong friends. Viewing will be held between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 28, Weston Gospel Church, 1787 Logan Ave. Funeral service will also be held at the church, Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. Service will terminate at the church with private family interment. Pallbearers will be Gerry Rogers-Scarrott, Santana Scarrett, Darrell Scarrett, Dale Heichert, Shaun Miller, Chris Montana, and Scott Scarrett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steven Hanchakove, Eddy Button, and Raven Scarrett. A special thank you from the family goes to the First Response Team, Winnipeg Ambulance, Winnipeg Police, Weston Gospel church members and Pastor Allen Duncalfe. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated in memory of Mel to the Health Sciences Centre (Rehabilitation Hospital), 800 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, Man., R3A 9Z9, or the Weston Gospel Church. Before I Close My Eyes Will you listen to my fears Will you hold me in your arms Will you dry my tears Before I close my eyes Will you paint a picture of a deep blue sky Will you run through fields of wild flowers For me and chase the butterflies Before I close my eyes Will you play a sweet song full of romance Will you close your eyes and hold my hand And pretend that we are having one last dance Before I close my eyes Will you lay with me in the warm candlelight Will you tell me the story of how I will become A bright star that shines at night Before I close my eyes Will you kiss me tenderly like you did before And feel my love today and my love forever more Before I close my eyes Wind Walker Kerrs Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. Ph. 943-6688.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2000