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WILLIAM (BILL) GIBB
Born: May 25, 1920
Date of Passing: Nov 12, 2004
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) GIBB 1920 - 2004 Bill passed away peacefully on November 12, 2004 at Health Sciences Centre after a short period of hospitalization. Left to cherish his memory are his son Allan, grandson Brendan and granddaughter Heather, along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Gerry, his parents, Isabella and William Gibb, as well as by his sisters Jean and Ann. Bill was born on May 25, 1920 and lived all his life in Winnipeg, attending Ralph Brown and St. Johns schools. Bill was a talented junior hockey player who served for five and a half years in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War, including service aboard HMCS Waskesiu at the time of the sinking of U257. After the War, he continued his lifelong interest in sports as a coach of both minor hockey and soccer teams in Winnipeg. He left a positive mark on every young person he coached. Bill was a co-organizer of the first minor soccer league in Winnipeg. Gerry, Bill and Allan had a summer cottage on Lake Manitoba at Laurentia Beach where they spent many happy summers in the company of their lifelong friends, Walt and Denise Ritchie, and their family. Their extended happy hours at "the Lake" are legendary in family circles. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Monday November 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Home, Broadway and Furby Street, with Reverend Canon Ron McCullough officiating. The service will terminate at the funeral home and will be followed by a reception. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Lung Association of Manitoba, 629 McDermot, or to a charity of their choice. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 Broadway - 925-1120
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2004
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Mr. Gibb was my hockey coach for 3 yrs when I played hockey for CUAC in the early 60,s. He was in fact very talented skating and handling the puck and very knowledgable in coaching us young kids. He had a assistant coach by the name of Vic Bonin , and the two of them were excellent. I always admired Mr. Gibb for his passion for the game. He was fantastic with all the players and earned everyones respect.. even from the parents , who included former NHL player , Joe Cooper. Will always remember him with great respect for who he was and how he coached. A great man.. Although this is coming in a few years late , condolences to his entire family , and friends. - Posted by: Dan Coffell (My Coach) on: Nov 18, 2020