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ROBERT MCLEOD STANKEY
Born: Aug 24, 1955
Date of Passing: Feb 29, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT MCLEOD STANKEY
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert McLeod Stankey at Grace General Hospital in Winnipeg at age 68.
Predeceased by his wife Carol (2019) and his father Harold (1997). Survived by his children, Cathie and Geordie Stankey, mother Helen Stankey, sister Pat (Mark) Owens, sister-in-law Debbie (Mike) McCaffrey, four nephews and their families.
Robert lived in West Kildonan his whole life. After graduating from West Kildonan Collegiate he worked at Coca-Cola until his retirement at 50, working his way up to be part of the Quality Control team.
Robert played with the Lord Selkirk Boy Scout Pipe band as a youth, the Centennial Pipe band and eventually became the Pipe Major of the St. Andrews Society Pipe Band. He devoted many hours to teaching the next generation of pipers. He and Carol were active in the piping community, travelling to Scotland several times to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships with the Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band.
A lover of birds, and animals in general, he spent lots of time outdoors. He enjoyed curling, a pint and many a crossword puzzle. He was proud of his children, loved to walk the family dog Arwen, and relaxing in the backyard.
At his request, there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2024, Mar 09, 2024
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Sincere condolences from Mike Kubasiewicz. Mary Knight, and Jamie Kubasiewicz. - Posted by: Michal Kubasiewicz (Pipe band parent) on: Mar 17, 2024
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I was very sorry to hear of Rob's passing. In the mid-seventies Rob, my late brother Randy, Dan Mulder, and I curled together at the Granite, winning the Juniors Championship. His talent on the bagpipes had led to the nickname "Robbie MacDoog", and we proudly called ourselves "Rogie, Dogie, Doog, and Dan". It was a time I will never forget. Rob was a friendly, kind, level-headed guy who would do anything for a friend. Sincere condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed. - Posted by: Don Rogalsky (Friend ) on: Mar 16, 2024
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My heartfelt condolences to Rob's family. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rob's passing. We met in Lord Selkirk Pipe Band and became fast friends. We both moved to Centennial Pipe Band and I have many wonderful memories of our times growing up together in the pipe band world. - Posted by: Lorne Adam (friend) on: Mar 16, 2024
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My condolences to the Stankey Family. Robert and I grew up together on Margaret Ave (pre school). I remember hearing him play the pipes and I lived 2 blocks away. I ran into him and Carol a few times later in life and always had a nice talk.. R.I.P my friend. - Posted by: Sid Gluting (Childhood Friends) on: Mar 14, 2024
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I went through 12 years of school with Robert, from Centennial School, to Edmund Partridge and then WestKay. I could say my fondest memory of Robert was him showing up to school on many occasions and playing his bagpipes to our delight, often while Karen Ross dazzled us with her sword dancing. But I think my fondest memory of Robert was he was just a really good guy, a friend to all. A gentle human being, a kind soul; who now has left us way too early. - Posted by: Bruce Raber (school friend) on: Mar 14, 2024
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Bob, I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for the piping community over your many years of service to the LSRFMPB as well as the St. Andrew's Pipe Band. This includes all of our time together as my instructor and band mate. The countless times you gave words of encouragement and support as well as every opportunity you provided for me to prove myself and gain confidence in the community. You will be missed by many. Many young people whose lives you have touched and forever imprinted the values and musical aptitude on. Whom of which have carried on to be successful musicians as well as entrepreneurs and strong contributing members of society. May God bless your family and all the community you've impacted in your life. Thank you for being such a good friend. - Posted by: Steven LeClair (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2024