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JOSEPH (JOE) ROBERTS
Born: Jul 16, 1917
Date of Passing: Apr 06, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOSEPH (JOE) ROBERTS July 16, 1917 - April 6, 2012 Peacefully on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 Dad passed away at the age of 94, with his children at his side. Dad will forever be cherished and lovingly remembered by his daughter Joanne (Vern), sons Jim and Jack (Noelle), daughter-in-law Terry, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is also remembered by several nieces, nephews and friends. Dad was predeceased by his wife Alice, his parents, all of his siblings - sisters Kathleen and Angelina, brothers Andrew, Cy, Felix, Tony, Johnny and Jimmy, and his children's mother Kay. Dad was born and raised in Fort Rouge. He hired on the Canadian National Railway as a switchman in 1943 and remained on the job for over 38 years of service. After retiring Dad and Alice returned to golfing, each achieving a hole-in-one. They enjoyed many hours at the Crescent Drive Golf Club. Dad golfed into his early 80s until his vision failed him. He was a member of the Fort Rouge Legion for many years and became known as quite a dancer. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion, the staff and his friends at the Seine River Retirement residence; the exceptional caregivers from Homecare; Comfort Keepers; his niece Barbara, and his neighbour Anna for their kindness. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Wheeler Funeral Home, 211 Regent Avenue West. Honorary pallbearers are grandchildren Bonnie, Heather, Dawn, Rob, Christina, Anthony, Kathleen, Steven, Matthew. Interment will take place at a later date. Funeral Arrangements In Care Of WHEELER FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY CREMATORIUM 1800 DAY STREET 224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 10, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Even though I didn't get to see him a lot and he always said my name wrong. I still love him and know that he is going to go away for a while to a better place where nothing bad will happen and he will no longer hurt. He will also be reunited with his family in heaven and even though I will no longer see him in this life I will see him again in the next. Love Kay Leeeee xxoo - Posted by: Kaylie Hambrook (Great Granddaughter) on: Apr 10, 2012
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You are missed Papa!! No one makes spaghetti sauce like you did, even though we all have our own secret recipes now. Your eyes always sparkled with kindness, even when we tried to trick you, when I was little, with our suprise visit, from Alberta, and put me at your front door asking for food. You were surprised alright! But you still let me in. We love you and will miss you always. Join Alice, who has been waiting for you, and enjoy what heaven has in store for you, perhaps endless rounds of golf. We know you are watching over all of us and that we will meet again one day. Your loving granddaughter, Heather "shutuppayouface" xxoo - Posted by: Heather Hambrook (Granddaughter) on: Apr 10, 2012
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I remember as a young girl the gatherings on Daly street with Joe's mum and Dad. My Grama Antonia( some people call her Nettie) is now 103 years young and in 1930 Joe gave my grama a blood transfusion after an operation. My grama was always so grateful for that and she spoke very highly of all the Roberts family. I think that my great grama Caterina and Joe's mum were sisters. May God bless Joe and give peace to him for a life so well lived. May all the happy memories of Joe comfort you at this time. - Posted by: Cathy Keenan Nee Mencini (Granddaughter of Antonia Mencini Nee Cancilla) on: Apr 10, 2012
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I will miss all those fabulous spaghetti dinners Pop. You will be missed by us all. - Posted by: Terry Roberts (Daughter in Law) on: Apr 10, 2012