Friday, November 21, 2014

WOJCIK'S FUNERAL HOME - GEORGE MCROBB FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS


George McRobb
January 15, 1926 - November 18, 2014

With the good fortune of enjoying a happy and fulfilling life, George McRobb passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Grace Hospital, at the age of 88 years.
If you knew George, you would know that he was a strict man. He would never allow a guest to have an empty glass (especially on New Year’s Day, when George and his wife Wynn opened their home to neighbours, friends, and family); he would not give anyone a chance to pick up the check; and he would not permit more than a moment to go by without making everyone around him laugh with his tremendously quick wit.
George started work at the Canadian National Railway at the age of 17 where, other than a short stint in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, he remained until he retired in 1985.  
Throughout his life, George loved sports. In his younger days, he played soccer, hockey, golf and curled. Later, George was a passionate fan, watching these sports and more on TV.
George possessed an innate quality that goes beyond words like kind, generous, funny and thoughtful. If there was a dog in the room, it was immediately drawn to his side. He found humor in almost everything and didn’t hesitate to share it. George had a wonderful relationship with, and influence on, his two grandsons and was especially proud of the fine men they’ve grown to be. George will be missed but he will never, ever be forgotten.
Left to honour and cherish George’s memory are his loving wife of 58 years Wynn; daughter Laurie Mitchell and her husband Frank; son Geordie McRobb and his partner Audra Lesosky; grandson Alex Mitchell and his fiancĂ© Ally Wery; grandson Andrew Mitchell; and sister Isabelle Thomas and her family. He was predeceased by his parents George and Elizabeth; brother Sonny; and sister May.
At George’s request, no formal funeral service will be held. Instead, please raise a glass and toast this funny, kind and generous man.
The family would like to thank the staff of 3 South and 4 North at the Grace Hospital.        In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba or the Winnipeg Humane Society.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com 


Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665


www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

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