WILFRED WEISS

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WILFRED WEISS Wilfred Weiss of Saint John, NB passed away at home on April 30, 2018. Wilf was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 3, 1926, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rogoski) Weiss. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia (Hatchette) Weiss in 2006. He grew up on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, in Matlock Beach, Manitoba, where his parents ran the "So Handy" store. He spent his youth working for Uncle Dan Rogoski, driving a truck and delivering ice to the cottagers. Wilf served in the Army as a member of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, before joining the RCMP in 1951. Other than a short time in Ottawa, he was stationed throughout New Brunswick for much of his career in the RCMP. He met his wife, Pat while stationed in Saint John. They made lifelong friends in every corner of the province, as they were transferred to different detachments. They settled in Moncton, living on the Gorge Road for many years after Wilf's retirement, in 1976, moving to Saint John in later years to be closer to family. The RCMP family was an important part of Wilf's life. He enjoyed the monthly luncheons with the Saint John RCMP Vets group and the New Brunswick RCMP Vets meetings. He would share stories of the one man detachments, where Pat was the "unpaid second man" taking care of the office and manning the radio, while he might be miles away for over 24 hours, attending house calls. He was a member of the Branch No. 69 of the Royal Canadian Legion and a Life Member of both the Lions Club and the RCMP Veteran's Association. In addition to his parents and wife Patricia, Wilf was predeceased by his brother Edward. He is survived by his daughter Paula Weiss; sister-in-law Anita Weiss; nieces, Lynn (Bert) Menear and Beverly (Jerry) Salmon and their children. Visitation will take place on Sunday, May 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Monday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations to Bobby's Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www. Castlefh.com Arrangements are under the care of Castle Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John, NB (506 634 1701)

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2018