ROBERT J. MCCONEGHY

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ROBERT J. McCONEGHY 1921 - 2002 Peacefully on July 17, 2002, at Victoria Hospital surrounded by his family, Bob went to join his son Bobby, brother Morris and mother Annie McConeghy. Left to mourn his passing, daughters, Shereen Di Blasi, of Palm Desert, CA, Melveen Mitchell of Swift Current, SK; grandchildren, Bobby Di Blasi, Todd, Craig, Scott and Leslie Mitchell; also two great-grandchildren. Also surviving, sisters, Dorothy ODonnell of Neepawa, MB and Edythe Dixon of Arden, MB; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also longtime devoted companion and friend Jeanette Dobbs of Winnipeg. Bob was in the Air Force from 1939 to 1945. He was with Canadian National and Via Railways for 35 years, retiring as Trainman/Conductor. In 1970 Bob was one of the trainmen who brought the Royal Family from the north to Dauphin. He belonged to several service organizations. The family would like to thank the staff at the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg for their excellent care and compassion as well as Wendy, Christine and Annie at Victoria Hospital. At Bobs request cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Bobs memory may do so to the Alzheimer Society of Winnipeg, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4G2. When I Must Leave You When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways; Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die For I am waiting For you in the sky! Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 20, 2002