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EVELYN (BOB) LEROY HARVEY
Born: Aug 22, 1932
Date of Passing: Apr 01, 2019
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EVELYN (BOB) LEROY HARVEY
Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born on August 22, 1932. He is survived by his wife Stella; sister Doreen (Fred); brother Darwin (Kathy); children, Roslyn (Glen), Malcolm (Barb), and Austin; his stepchildren, Sonia (Renato) and Chester; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by his father Clifford; mother Eileen; sister Velma and brother Stephen.
Bob immigrated to England from beautiful Barbados in 1956. He worked for five years at British Rail and 11 years at the Post Office. In 1972, he immigrated to Canada where he worked for Manitoba Telephone Systems for 25 years.
Bob loved travel. His travelling included several cruises and numerous visits to see his mother and sisters in the United States. He returned "back home" to Barbados on many occasions. He was a dedicated member of the Barbados Association of Manitoba. A special thanks to his best friend, Neville Skeete.
Viewing will be held on Monday, April 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 256 Smith Street on Tuesday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by reception in the church hall and the Interment at Glen Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd.
We the family thank the staff at Kildonan Personal Care home, Concordia and Seven Oaks Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2019
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I could not let Bob's passing go without comment. As long as I can remember, Bob was there. Bob was one of the first people, if not the first, that became a friend to the family when we were new to Winnipeg. He was always a friendly visitor to the house and always on hand to help. I remember my father calling Bob “a walking road map”. With this knowledge, as a kid and as a teenager, Bob invited our family on many road trips to various Manitoba beaches and to the States, always navigating the way. There was always good food and a lot of jokes. Even though in recent years I did not see Bob often, when I did, he had a friendly word and a smile. I was upset to hear of his illness and I am very sad he is now gone. There was only one Bob. - Posted by: Sharon Skeete (Family friend) on: Apr 18, 2019
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My condolences to Bob's family. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. - Posted by: Vicki-Ann Johnson (Family friend) on: Apr 09, 2019
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My deepest condolences to Bob's family. I worked at MTS downtown and seeing Bob's smiling face was always so nice, he was such a lovely man. - Posted by: Allison (Work friend) on: Apr 09, 2019
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I would like to take this time to send you my condolence to you aunt and the family on the passing of uncle Bob. I will miss his wonderful sense of humor and the times we spend together. He will be missed and may he rest in peace. - Posted by: Patricia Edwards (Niece) on: Apr 08, 2019
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Stella, my sincere sympathy, may God grant you strength. - Posted by: Judy Babb (Family friend) on: Apr 07, 2019
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We had many good years of friendship, socials, reciprocal home dinners, discussions on many topics, good associate relationships as members of the Barbados Association of Winnipeg Inc. Then you became ill, I stayed in contact and did what a friend does. We watched your favourite sports - Blue Bomber Football and Hockey in your care-home room. To the entire family - my wife and I extend our deep-felt sympathy. Sorry I could not be back for the funeral services. FAREWELL FRIEND - RIP!! - Posted by: Neville Skeete ( Longtime buddy) on: Apr 06, 2019