ROBERT JAMES MILLAR

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ROBERT JAMES MILLAR June 8, 1926 - November 23, 2000 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim at the St. Boniface Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Jim was predeceased by his father Albert; three sisters, Margaret, Doreen and Fern and one brother Albert Jr. Jim leaves to mourn his loving wife of 30 years Helen; daughter Rory (Chris) sons, Curtis (Rose) and Rodney (Natalie) step-son Kenneth Smith (Teresa) as well as granddaughters, Kadie, Lauren and Kira. He is also survived by his mother Eva; sisters, Elizabeth, Helen, Dorothea, Linda and Barbara; brothers, Fred, Red, Jack, Dale, Don and Buddy. Jim was born in Snow Road, Ont., and spent the first 18 years of his life in various small villages in the Ottawa Valley, In 1944 he joined the navy. He spent two years with the RCNVR before being discharged in 1946. He later re-joined the RCN Air Branch for 5 years. Jim worked at Inland Cement for 20 years in a sales capacity. Upon his retirement he opened his own sales agency, Mil-R Sales Agency. Jim was a wonderful, out-going man who was especially proud of being a member of the Royal Canadian Legion where he was involved in many capacities and in particular the Legion Colour Guard. He enjoyed spending time with his many Rounder buddies playing cards with good friends and took great pride and joy in being with his family. Jim will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Emergency for making Jims last few hours comfortable. In keeping with Jims wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, R3C 9Z9. You truly were one of the great ones. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2000