DR. BERNARD MORLEY ROSNER

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DR. BERNARD MORLEY ROSNER On Monday, March 5, 2001, after a lengthy illness, Dr. Bernard Rosner, aged 80 years, passed away peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre. His wife Myra, his daughter Joan and her husband Grant Hargave, his son Michael, his grandson Stephen and his many relatives and friends will miss him sadly. He was predeceased by his brothers, Israel, Charlie, Sam, Solly, Irv, Ephraim and Abe. Bernie grew up in Lowe Farm, Man. He interrupted his optometric studies in Toronto to serve Canada during the Second World War as a Radar Technician, stationed overseas with the Royal Air Force. He returned after to complete his studies and to live, work and raise his family in Winnipeg. He opened a practice that lasted over 50 years, and countless patients and whole families will remember him fondly. He had a strong sense of responsibility to the community and served on numerous boards including that of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (formerly Society for Crippled Children and Adults), where he led the effort to build a camp facility and operation for children and adults with disabilities. Bernie was a nature and animal lover (especially dogs), an avid gardener, golfer, and amateur radio operator (VE4EX). Fitness and physical activity was important to him, cross-country skiing in winter and running outside year round. He enjoyed classical music, reading, travelling, candy bars and soaking up the sun whenever possible. He was never short of a joke to tell and always eager to hear a new one. Graveside services and interment took place 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 7 at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery with Rabbi Alan Green presiding. Pallbearers were David Rosner, Gerald Rosner, Dr. Bruce Rosner, Irwin Fine, Peter Mendelson and Dr. Steven Tritt. A memorial gathering followed at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Private Shiva. The family extends their gratitude to the staff of T6, Deer Lodge Centre for the excellent care and kindness they imparted to Bernard at all times. The family asks those wishing to send flowers to send, instead, a donation to the charity of their choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2001