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WILLIAM (BILL) CHARLES GESSNER
Date of Passing: Jul 31, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) CHARLES GESSNER Peacefully at the Selkirk General Hospital, Bill Gessner, aged 82, passed away with family by his side on July 31, 2013 on his 42nd wedding anniversary. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, daughter Gayle (Marcel), sons Edward and Ian (Julie) and his brother Willard. Bill worked at Ogilvie Flour Mills for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He then worked for the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation until 1997. He was active in the community, serving as a 4-H leader for ten years and as a Cub leader. He loved history, contributing to several local history books and serving on several heritage committees. He was a long-standing member of the St. Andrews Church Vestry, where he acted as treasurer, people's warden and rector's warden. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews-on-the-Red, St. Andrews, MB with Rev. Edmund Laldin and Rev. Kenn Garrity officiating. The family wishes to thank his home care team, the staff at Health Sciences Centre and Selkirk Hospital, Reverends Karen and Edmund Laldin and Rev. Kenn Garrity for their care and compassion over the past month. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parish of St. Andrew, c/o Peter Clarke, 3 St. Andrews Rd., St. Andrews, MB R1A 2Y4. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Aug 3, 2013
WILLIAM (BILL) CHARLES GESSNER Peacefully, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Bill Gessner, aged 82 years, of St. Andrew's, MB, beloved husband of Barbara passed away. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Andrew's on the Red Anglican Church. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's paper. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Aug 2, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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We are sorry to hear of Uncle Billy's passing. He was a very kind man who always had a smile on his face and lots of stories to tell. Know that you will be in our thoughts & prayers during this time. Love you all. - Posted by: Randy & Karen Roy (Niece) on: Aug 05, 2013
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So sorry to hear of Bill's death. He was a very kind person I am very pleased that I got to meet Bill on my visit a few years ago. - Posted by: Ruth Bowes () on: Aug 04, 2013
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Although my relationship with Bill at the St. Andrews Heritage Centre was brief, I enjoyed every moment and wish there had been more. - Posted by: Ken Oswald (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2013
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Worked with him my first job out of school. A nice, fun guy! - Posted by: Vic Laird (co-worker) on: Aug 03, 2013
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To Auntie Barb, and to my cousins, Gayle, Edward and Ian, I am soo sorry to hear of Uncle Billy's passing. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love to all... - Posted by: Kim MacNeil (nee Dreger) (Neice) on: Aug 03, 2013
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Barbara and family....so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was my 4-H Leader for many years....a patient and caring man who would do anything for his club....we were so fortunate to have had him as our St. Andrews Garden Club leader....Condolences from David and myself. - Posted by: Audrey and David Boch (Neighours) on: Aug 02, 2013
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Worked with Bill for many years at Ogilvie Mills and he was very kind and had a very happy personality. Condolences from myself and Shirley. - Posted by: Jim Rutherford (long time working with) on: Aug 02, 2013