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ARTHUR T. PARSONS
Born: Jun 24, 1926
Date of Passing: Dec 14, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARTHUR T. PARSONS June 24, 1926 - December 14, 2014 Art, 87, died suddenly Saturday, December 14, 2013 in his home in Ponemah, Manitoba. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Winnipeg, tentatively April/May 2014. He will be missed by his wife Johanne, sister Gladys Lowry, his children Margot (Fernando), Michael (Cathy), Kevin (Jean) and Rob, his grandchildren Ian (Suzana), Marc, Lauren, Jillian, Shane, Taylor and Dane. He was predeceased by his father William Parsons Sr., his mother Kathleen Parsons, his brother William Parsons Jr., and his sister Kay Major. Art was born in Winnipeg and graduated from Kelvin High. He grew up enjoying all sports, was well known and respected in the horse community and was an avid outdoorsman. After a brief stint in the Army and several years in Regina he returned to Winnipeg with his young family to join and later co-owned Parsons Plumbing & Heating until he retired. He very much enjoyed the executive positions held within the Ft. Rouge Soccer Club where lifelong friendships were formed with the players and administrators of the club. He deeply loved all of his children and grandchildren and was particularly proud in his role as primary care giver for his wife Johanne. A private ceremony for the family will be held at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 200 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Art was a great riding instructor. He was quite demanding but had a wonderful quiet manner. I remember he used paper from his cigarette packs to put between our knees and the saddle and then have us ride without stirrups, making sure not to lose the papers. We learned so much from him and he dealt so well with our group of teenage girls. Please accept my sincere condolences. Art was indeed a great man. - Posted by: Heather MacKenzie (Art was my riding instructor) on: Jul 30, 2014
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My condolences to Gladys and family. I remember going to Art & Johanne's with my mom & dad and Johanne always had the best food to snack on. Art was always so good to my brother and me, very funny. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Bonnie McCardle (family friend) on: Jan 01, 2014
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For Mike, Margot, Kevin & Rob Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. He was a terrific man. My first boat ride was at Winnipeg Beach. The first BBQ I saw was one Uncle Art brought to the farm for "firecracker day". We all had so much fun playing together. Your Mom and Dad were here in St Andrews to visit us in the spring. He never changed. The tall, intelligent, handsome, soft spoken man, will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Auntie Johanne knew how to pick a good man! Thinking of you as you adjust to this sad loss. Norine Miller (Nelson) - Posted by: Norine Miller (niece) on: Dec 21, 2013
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