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MONTGOMERY WILLIAM VANN
Date of Passing: Nov 11, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMONTGOMERY WILLIAM VANN Sadly on November 11, 2012, after a short hospitalization, Montgomery Monty Vann died at the Health Sciences Centre with friends Shane and Cindy Anderson, Markos Tegegn and brother Mark at his side. Monty is survived by his brothers Mark and Murray. He was predeceased by his parents Dr. Earl Vann and Margaret Calams. Monty was born and raised in Winnipeg. As a child and adult Monty spent many happy summers first at Sandy Hook and then at the family cottage at Lake of the Woods. Monty graduated from St. James Collegiate and then attended the South Alberta Institute of Technology graduating as a welding technologist. After graduation Monty worked at various welding supply companies in Manitoba. Monty was exceptionally good working with his hands especially with his beloved British motorcycles. Monty was a perfectionist often buying bikes in a basket and then rebuilding each bike from scratch until it was lovingly restored to its original specifications. Three years ago Monty suffered a debilitating stroke that left him paralyzed on one side and unable to communicate verbally. Monty was fortunate to be a part of the Transitional Living Centre program for brain injuries. The care Monty received was superb. Monty had the privacy of his own small apartment while at the same time being challenged to attain the most that his brain injury allowed. A special thank you to Markos and staff at TLC. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. A private family interment will take place at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in Monty's name may be made to the Transitional Living Centre (TLC) at tlcmb@shaw.ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2012
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Words can't express what I am feeling....Monty was my first love, my best friend and partner. The times we spent at the Lake were magical. Monty opened my eyes to a different world than the one I knew at the age of 20. He shall forever remain alive in my memories and thoughts. So sorry for his loss Mark and Murray. I cherish the times spent with the family at home and the lake. love Kathryn Dolding Tornblom xoxo - Posted by: Kathryn Dolding Tornblom (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2015
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So very saddened to find Monty has left us. We briefly worked together at The University of Manitoba, before I returned to my hometown in Ohio. Never forget you, Monty, and it was a pleasure knowing you. Until we meet again... - Posted by: Pam Vance Elkins (Co-worker, U of M, Wpg.MB) on: Nov 11, 2015
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Monty was my first true love. He was full of life and love. We spent many wonderful times together and he shall be remembered lovingly. So sorry for your loss Mark and Murray. He was a shining star. xoxo - Posted by: Kathryn Dolding Tornblom (friend) on: Aug 09, 2015
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Well my story goes way back when I was a little girl around 10 yrs. old. I knew the whole family because my mom used to work for the family as their housekeeper. I new all the boys and their mother truly loved me, I enjoy going to the cottage in lake of the woods even when Monty & Mark would put up on the beams of the cottage so I would stop buggy them, I love the place so much and the boys as my mom would call them! But look at us now all grown up. I wish I got to know the (boys) while they were growing into men but time went on and people move on as well, I'm so sorry that Monty went through some hard times in his life!!! My warm thoughts with you Mark & Murray. Maybe 1 day we will meet again :-) (little Ildie) my Nic name your mom called me God bless - Posted by: Ida Silvari (Friend ) on: Dec 09, 2014
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Oh Mark and Murray ... I did not know :-(( The last time we had a visit he was really cheerful. We had a way to communicate that transcended words, as Markos would have found for himself. Was fortunate to see the two of them interact. Was thinking about Monty the other day and feeling that I needed to go visit ... oh so saddened for you and yours .... Monty was an original and the mold only got used the once. Oh ... know that my heart is broken for and with you ... and at-the-same time filled with a rush of memories from Saturday movie days at the King's [especially the day that Mark forgot his prunes (his snack of choice for the movies) ... oh my] .... those were the days. He will always be part of my heart .... ALL WAYS and ALWAYS ... Much love to you. Gini - Posted by: Gini Lauder (Monty's First Love ) on: Nov 19, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Monty's passing. Thru the years we would move from one grade to the next in each other's company,fully expecting to see each other again come September.Now slowly we are starting to hear of these good friends leaving us for another place,where hopefully we will meet again.Rest in peace ,Monty - Posted by: Betty Novak(nee Salateski) (friend and classmate from elementary thru high school) on: Nov 17, 2012
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I didn't really know Monty when we went to SJCI together, but I was always envious of how good looking he was. - Posted by: Hilary Chase (High School mate) on: Nov 14, 2012
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Sorrow is like a huge boulder that you have to carry around on your shoulder. But miraculously sorrow seems to grow smaller and smaller every day. Then one day you pick that pebble up, put it in your pocket and move on. You'll always feel that pebble in your pocket, but it won't hurt any more. Take care Monty, be see'n ya. - Posted by: Rick Ranson (High school friend) on: Nov 14, 2012
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We were saddened to hear of Monty's passing. We remember those glorious days at Sandy Hook, boating on the lake and weathering those ferocious Lake Winnipeg storms. Our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Allan Tucker (Friend) on: Nov 14, 2012
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So sorry, Mark, for Monty's loss. Glad to hear he got good care during the difficult final years. - Posted by: Michael Dewson and Ann Atkey (Childhood friends from Overdale St) on: Nov 14, 2012
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I knew Monty as a child thru high school. I will always remember him as a kind and considerate person(even at age 9). May he rest in peace. - Posted by: nancy Cousins (nee graham) (friend) on: Nov 14, 2012
