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WALTER ERNEST STEWART PROUTT
Born: Jul 16, 1930
Date of Passing: Aug 17, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALTER ERNEST STEWART PROUTT
Walter Ernest Stewart Proutt passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at 94 years old.
Walter was born in Elphinstone, MB on July 16, 1930. Walter was raised in Winnipeg from the age of 10 years old. He was in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1949. He worked for Winnipeg Hydro for 41 years. He was involved with Legion 141 for many years, six of those years as Legion President. He coached Legion 141 baseball and also coached hockey for the Winnipeg Suns and the Jr. B North Winnipeg Satellites for many years. He loved spending time with his family at the cottage and would often suggest cribbage games, knowing we did not stand a chance.
Walter is lovingly remembered by his children: Brian, Louise (Jim), and Lynn (Craig); grandchildren: Shane (Heather), Sheldon (Kimberly), and Ryan (Stacy); great-grandchildren: Brandon (Halle), Kyla, Allan, Cruz, SJ and Nash. Gigi was soon to be a great-great-grandfather, with Baby Holgate expecting to arrive in early October 2024; his foster brothers, Doug and Warren, and he also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Walter was predeceased by his wife, Audrey Lillian Proutt (Leichbrecht); Mom, Muriel Florence Serle (Strathclair, MB) and Dad, Goldwyn Ernest Proutt (Elphinstone, MB); brothers, (Homer), Gene, Gordon and Earl; sisters, Noreen and Sara; paternal grandparents, Eliza Bone and James Proutt; maternal grandparents, Sarah Ann and Walter D. Serle.
The family would like to thank the following: Grace Hospital, Health Sciences Centre and Misericordia Hospital staff; Brian Proutt, for dedicating his life to taking care of both of his parents; Walter and Audrey, as their live-in care provider. Louise Holgate, for also being a constant support to her dad and always going above and beyond to ensure her dad had what he needed. Jim Holgate, for also being so supportive of Walter, as well as supporting both Louise and Brian as they cared for Walter. Walter was a huge part of Brian, Louise and Jim’s lives and they will miss him more than we will ever know as they move forward and find their "new normal".
Cremation has taken place and Walter did not want a formal funeral service. Instead, a Celebration of Life Service and burial will be held at a later date in Elphinstone, MB with Walter’s immediate family.
Donations in Walter’s name can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation online at http://www.heartandstroke.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2024, Aug 24, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My condolences to the Proutt family. Walter haven't seen you for at least 40 years but have fond memories of you. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Gus Beitz (Friend) on: Aug 30, 2024
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My old friend and crib partner... it has been a long time since I had seen you but I will never forget our adventures together,,,, rest in peace my old friend.... - Posted by: Digby Thomas Arthur Fulcher (friend) on: Aug 24, 2024
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Deepest Condolences to the Proutt family. Thank you Walter for going over and above your duties as President, holding different Branch positions, and just always being there for Branch 141 Legion. Always remembered and thanked by Branch 141 members and friends. - Posted by: Branch 141 Legion (friend) on: Aug 24, 2024
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My deepest Condolences to all the family. Walter was a very special man to me and will always hold a piece of my heart. Thank you Walter for the many memories that I have with you and my dad. Rest peaceful Walter. - Posted by: Jo-Jo (friend) on: Aug 24, 2024
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Walter was a fixture at Sinclair Park and Legion 141 and was a huge supporter of youth sports. Sinclair Park was once a thriving community centre and I have fond childhood memories of that place and Walter contributed greatly to the success of that community hub. - Posted by: Dean Swanton (Friend) on: Aug 24, 2024
