JACK ROBERT WATKINS

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JACK ROBERT WATKINS On Sunday, August 22, 2004, Robert "Bob" passed away at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 85 years. Bob was predeceased by his wife Gladys Esther Watkins, in 1998; and his stepdaughters, Janis, in 1992 and Joan, in 2002. Bob leaves to mourn his stepson-in-law Laurie Brady, his wife Mary; his grandchildren, Brent, Marc, Michelle, Jill and Camille; and great-grandchildren, Lukas, Rosy, Scott and Ashley. He is also survived by his family in England, Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Mortimoir, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Humphries; also niece Minnie Rushowick of Dryden, ON. Bob was a caring husband, a giving father, a Second World War veteran and a passionate musician. He loved to make music with his harmonicas and the organ; every note he played came from his heart. Bob was also a talented mason who spent many years employed in Dryden and Winnipeg. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date in Dryden. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949, toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2004