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ROBERT (BOB) JOHN SHANNON
Date of Passing: Jun 14, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BOB) JOHN SHANNON On June 14, 2013, after living a long and wonderful life Robert (Bob) John Shannon left us peacefully with happiness and love in his heart for all who touched him and all whom he touched. Dad's not resting though, after having spent the last few years finding it tough to catch his breath and do all the things he loved, you just know he's running around in heaven with abounding renewed strength and energy, building something or looking for someone who needs a helping hand and he's happy about it. Dad was predeceased by his loving parents Florence Matheson Shannon (Ferguson) and Evelyn Foster Shannon, his oldest brother Thomas (Tom) Foster Shannon, his first wife Jean Eleanor Shannon and many of his friends with whom he shared a lifelong bond. Dad was born in Winnipeg and lived his whole life, less four years, loyally in Transcona. He was an accomplished sheet metal worker (tin basher) at the CNR shops most of his life fabricating all metals into something of value and often beauty. He also fabricated numerous meaningful friendships at CN that provided value and beauty in Dad's life and that lasted him a lifetime. Along with many of those friends and others he became and remained forever an iconic member of Transcona's development as a tight knit community. He was a founding member of the Transcona Jaycees, a past president of The Transcona Kinsmen Club and the K40s, and very much involved year over year in the huge success of the "Hi Neighbour" Days, always being knee deep in the planning of the events, the planning and building of the "Kinsmen" Float for the parade, the costumes to accompany the floats and of course the ever popular pancake breakfast. I may be letting the cat out of the bag for some of you kids (now in your 50s) that the Kinsmen Santa Claus was actually dad; even I didn't know. He was also a big part for years spanning the involvement of three of his sons' with the Transcona National Football club as a "Trainer", often acting as a crutch to help the injured off the field, wrapping a sprained ankle or pulling a finger back into place then saying "OK, you're all better, now get back out there and play your heart out". Dad loved all sports and was a Bombers fan, Manitoba Moose Fan and Jets fan and he attended every event his sons' played in, whether it was hockey, football or canoeing. Dad was an outdoorsman spending many of his years camping, hunting or fishing with a group of friends. We also spent many summers at Ottemere, Ontario with close family friends "The Colliers" at their cottage. He always pined for his own. He got it. He loved being at his cottage on Winnipeg River that he and mom, Marlene built with their own hands and the help of anyone else that happened to come up to help build on any given weekend. It was his Pride and Joy and his peaceful sanctuary. He also loved to share it with everyone. Of all the things he loved, he most loved people, "All People", and he loved doing things to help them. He was generous to a fault; with a helping hand, always good advice, a contribution when needed, but the most valued gift he gave freely of was his kind uplifting spirit, absolutely fantastic and witty sense of humour and his genuine love of being part of your life. Dad, Bob, will be missed by everyone who knew him but especially by those who survive him. His wonderful and beloved wife Anna Marlene Shannon and his four loving sons; Gregory Robert Shannon, James (Jim) Douglas Shannon (Rhonda Peters), Cameron (Cam) Bruce Shannon and his wife Ruth Shannon and Jeffery (Jeff) Fraser Shannon. His grandchildren, Michael Gregory Cook, Erin Tessa Shannon, Cassandra Zoe Shannon, Faith Elizabeth Shannon, Alyssa Jean Shannon and Tristan Robert Shannon. His brother and sister- in-law Donald and Vivian Shannon and his sister-in-law Trudy Shannon. His nieces and nephews, Lynn Cooper (husband Bob), Tommy Shannon, Glen Shannon, Deborah Shannon, Ronnie Shannon (wife Elaine), Nadine Kampen (husband Art), all of his great-nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly as his own and his lifelong friend Bob Wilson. Flowers gratefully declined. Dad's charities of choice were Salvation Army, and the Canadian Cancer Society. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of these charities or a charity of your choice. We will be celebrating the wonderful life of Bob Shannon on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Transcona Memorial United Church 209 Yale Ave West. Reverend Carol Fletcher will be honouring us by conducting the memorial service. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2013
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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Sitting on the couch talking with my father-in-law Bob Wilson, about Mr. Shannon, and the times they had together. I always would see Bob on visits to Winnipeg or at the cottages in Kenora & would look forward to his visits to the Wilsons. He is a wonderful person from the visits we had. Rest in peace Bob, you are loved by many. - Posted by: Kevin Konczak, Boulder, Colorado (Son in law of Bob Wilson (Bob S.'s best friend)) on: Dec 30, 2013
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So sorry to hear of Bob's passing, I just heard today, as I have been in Alberta since 1st of June, and I am still here. Sending you lots of hugs & prayers to you & your families. - Posted by: Virginia Constable (Old family friend of Marlene) on: Aug 13, 2013
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Marlene & family so very very sorry hear of Bob's passing. Just heard today..Only wish you all strength & courage at this time. With all our love, Sharon, Caitlin & Jarrett from Alberta. - Posted by: Sharon Beaudry (Longtime family friend with Marlene) on: Aug 13, 2013
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A long time friend. I will miss you at the various functions we both attended. I have many happy memories of our school days. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Joyce Nykoluk (Friend from school) on: Jun 22, 2013
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To my uncle Bog...I couldn't say Bob when I was a kid so it was always Bog. You always had a way to bring a smile to everyone's faces. You will always be loved and never forgotten. My sincerest condolences to auntie Marlene. Love you, miss you...Richard - Posted by: Richard Shannon (Great nephew) on: Jun 20, 2013
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By Johnnie Boston. I'll always remember Bob when he was involved with the Kinsmen Club, He went to bat for me and got me my first pedal bike ever. He saw to it that I was on a TV Show called Kid's Bids in Wpg. I was on crutches at the time and our family was living in poverty and could not afford a bike. I remember being on TV with his second oldest son Jim and Mr. Shannon said when bidding on bike just keep your hand raised in the air, potatoe chips were (5) cents a bag and you collect them to bid for prizes on show, I did not have even one bag but Bob and the Kin's Club had thousands and made me a winner. It was a green CCM bike with streamers hanging off the handle bars. I cried that day for two reasons, getting the bike and watching my Sister take off for the first spin. I'll share one more, as their were many. Bob took his sons to The Red River Exhibition at Polo Park and included me in the mix. Speechless I was and excited. He put us on a ride called The Wild Mouse and this scared the ba-Jesus out of me. I wanted off and screamed but MR. Shannon yelled out, I'm here for you ! And he always was. Thanks Mr.Bob (dad) Shannon. See You Later. - Posted by: Johnnie (Boston) on: Jun 19, 2013
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we worked many years together at the CNR and outside the CNR. he taught me many things, about work and life i will miss him. - Posted by: gary gledhill (we worked together) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Bob is a man of words and wisdom. He will greatly be missed by our family and many other people. He and Marlene entered our lives few years ago and has made us laugh ever since. Bob used to wander across the street to see what Mike was doing in the garage and next thing you know Bob was getting his hands dirty. He was such a giving person and never asked for anything. He will be forever in our hearts. We miss you Bob. Love you. - Posted by: Colette, Michael, Kaitlyn, and Travis Zastre (Good freind and nieghbor) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Bob is truly a special person and will be missed. It is a great privilege to have gotten to know both Bob and Marlene the past few years. It will be sad to not see him on his step, cheering the kids on with their bike races, making us laugh with a joke, telling stories from his past or yelling at the crows! But we know that he is in a better place, watching us all from there. Our deepest sympathy to Marlene and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Wayne, Lynsi, Evan and Andon Mcdonagh (Neighbor and Friend) on: Jun 18, 2013
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Just found out today that Uncle Bob had passed away. Deep and sincere sympathy to my cousins Greg, Jim, Cam and Jeff. It's been many years since we connected at our ranch just south of Penticton. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Lisa - Posted by: Lisa McHaffie (Niece) on: Jun 17, 2013
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Just found out today that Uncle Bob had passed away. Deep and sincere sympathy to my cousins Greg, Jim, Cam and Jeff. It's been many years since we connected at our ranch just south of Penticton. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Lisa - Posted by: Lisa McHaffie (Niece) on: Jun 17, 2013
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It was by pure fluke that I came across Uncle Bob's passing in the Wpg. Free Press yesterday, while looking for someone else's. I was so sorry to hear this. We haven't seen Uncle Bob since his last visit to Victoria when we had a lovely dinner out with Him and Marlene. So many fond memories of summer visits to Transcona. To Marlene, Greg, Jim, Cam and Jeff...my deepest sympathy. Much Love, Your cousin Valerie xox - Posted by: Valerie Mitchell (Marcus) (Niece) on: Jun 17, 2013
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I believe we all knew the same Bob, always genuinely happy to see you and improve your day. We will miss his presence at future functions, especially those involving music. After a great and difficult struggle, he deserves a rest. Our sincere condolences to Marlene and the family, Bob was a great and giving man. - Posted by: Anne & Gord Goodng (friends) on: Jun 17, 2013
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Bob Shannon was a great man, and was always glad to see my family and I whenever we saw him. He was interested in our well being and had positive and encouraging words. Marlene, I know you 2 were very happy together and he will be missed. Sorry we can not attend the service but Cam, please consider you and all the Family hugged. My thoughts are with you. Take care - Posted by: Joe Nykoluk, and Family (Friend... Another one of his son's buddy he inspired) on: Jun 17, 2013
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Bob was a great guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Unfortunately I am going to be away and won't be able to attend the service on Wednesday. My thoughts are with all of his family and friends. - Posted by: Leslie Patterson (Family) on: Jun 17, 2013