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BERNARD (BARNEY) JOSEPH THOMPSON

Born: Sep 13, 1929

Date of Passing: Apr 14, 2012

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BERNARD (BARNEY) JOSEPH THOMPSON September 13, 1929 - April 14, 2012 It is with deep sadness our family announces the passing of Barney; beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his first wife of 26 years Aline (Potvin) and his second wife of 23 years Mary-Jean (Thiele). Left to cherish Barney's memory is his loving wife Pat, his seven children, Lyn (Sue), Susan, Donna (Mike), Nancy (George), Victoria (Hamzah), Sandra (Dave), Robert (Karen), his three stepchildren, Doug (Joanne), Kimberly (Dale), Chuck (Mistie), 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Barney was born and raised in Ottawa, ON. He enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1951 (RCEME) and served in the Korean War. He retired from the forces in 1978. Barney remained active as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Korean Veterans Assoc. Following his retirement Barney worked for the commissionaires, security in the RCMP building, hotel maintenance at the Polo Park Inn and even had the opportunity to serve dinner to the Jets before their hockey games. Eventually Barney moved to Matlock, MB. You could always find him playing with the dog, puttering around in his workshop or helping out the neighbours. Over his lifetime Barney enjoyed curling, fishing, darts, dancing, carpentry, bar-b-ques with the family and so much more, too numerous to mention. In 2001 Barney met Pat, and they were wed in 2004. His blue eyes would twinkle when he would look at her. The love and happiness they shared together was truly unique. All of us will remember Barney's smile, his kind heart and the love he shared with his family and friends. Special Thanks to Dr. Zabib and the Gimli Community Health Centre. Cremation has taken place and the celebration of Barney's life will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Winnipeg Beach Legion, 20 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg Beach, MB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society in Barney's memory. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2012

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

  • will miss you boom boom love your grandaugther kiarra - Posted by: kiki (grandaugther) on: Dec 06, 2012

  • We will all miss you so very much and you will never be forgotten we shared so many fun times together and I will hold those memories in my heart. Will always love you and since you weren't much for hugging guys then I give you a long distance hand shake. Rest well grandpa - Posted by: Joesph Hughston (Grandson) on: Nov 14, 2012

  • I love you boom boom - Posted by: kiki () on: Jun 27, 2012

  • Our deepest sympathy to Pat and all of Barney's family. We will always remember Barney's smile. - Posted by: Paul & Joyce Thiele (Brother-in-law) on: May 01, 2012

  • We will miss you dearly Dad!! Thank you to all who have posted here, they are being seen, and so very much appreciated!! xoxo - Posted by: Sandra Hamilton (youngest daughter) on: Apr 22, 2012

  • Our Deepest Sympathy to Pat & Family, also to Lyn, Nancy, Susan, Vicki, Sandy, Bob & their families. Barney will be forever in our hearts we will miss him. - Posted by: Bob & Sharon MacDonald (Friend & Brother-in-law) on: Apr 19, 2012

  • We loved you dearly, and will miss you, thank you for being Kiarra & Kaitlyn's grandpa....The Man they called Boom Boom. They will always have your memory with them in their hearts. - Posted by: The Emms Family (Family) on: Apr 18, 2012

  • Those we love don't go away They walk beside us everyday... Their memories remain in our hearts May loving memories heal your pain With heartfelt sympathy Love Tracy Lorencz - Posted by: Tracy Lorencz (Friend of Family) on: Apr 18, 2012

  • My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. (former Bingo Manager Wpg Beach Rec Ctr) - Posted by: Barbara Boitson () on: Apr 18, 2012

  • Will miss you - Posted by: June and Bill Hanchakove (neighbour and friend) on: Apr 18, 2012

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