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WILLIAM (BILL) ERNEST REILLY
Born: Mar 19, 1931
Date of Passing: Oct 25, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) ERNEST REILLY March 19, 1931 - October 25, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our husband and father on Saturday, October 25, 2014, aged 83, at the St. Boniface Hospital. Bill leaves to mourn his wife of 54 years, Roberta, his sons Grant (Kelly), Cam (Donna), Ron (Grant), his grandchildren Terry, Taylor, Kelsey, Andrew, Noah, and Jordyn, and great-grandson Preston. Also left to mourn his passing, are brothers Barry (Lorna) and Robert (Susan), as well as many nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his oldest son Greg in 2004. Born in Salsbury, Lansdowne District, MB to Hazel (Fyfe) and Wilfred Reilly, Dad spent his early years living on the Reilly homestead later leaving to attend high school in Neepawa. After a few years working in the Gladstone Locker Plant as a Meat Cutter, Dad began his career as a Locomotive Engineer with CN, retiring after 38 years of dedicated service. Work brought Dad to Winnipeg where he met Mom and they were married in 1960, settling for many years in Windsor Park. In retirement, he and Mom enjoyed their 5th Wheel travels to Mesa and Texas, as well as their journeys to the east and west coasts. Always active, Dad enjoyed 10 pin bowling during his working years, and was a member of Transcona Golf Club in retirement, spending many great days on the links with his senior golf league. Dad was very hard working, holding great pride in a job always well done. He was never too busy to help with any job; pour a concrete sidewalk, build a garage, shingle a roof, or fix your plumbing. Dad took on his second career when Mom and Dad moved to Oakridge Point Condominiums, 20 years ago, where he created his role of building maintenance. He knew every inch of the building, ensuring boilers were fixed, light bulbs were changed, and window cleaning was scheduled. The residents held Dad in high regard, recently honouring him as he stepped down due to failing health. This was Dad, well respected, always leaving one better off having known him. We will miss Dad's helping hands, words of wisdom, as well as his quick wit. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., Niakwa Country Club, 620 Niakwa Rd. Ph: 204-256-7326. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of 6E, St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and support during Dad's final days. Your kindness was very comforting at such a difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation or the Manitoba Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 28, 2014
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Roberta - so sorry for the loss of your husband. Bill was always such a positive person and will truly be missed by all. I'm sure Bill and Al have already had a golf game in heaven. - Posted by: Shirley Duffy (Friend) on: Nov 06, 2014
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Uncle Bill you will be greatly missed. I will never forget the wonderful times our families had together in Matlock. Auntie Robbie, Grant, Cam, Ronald I am so sorry for your loss, your husband and father was a great man. - Posted by: Kevin Martyn and Mei ling Martyn (Nephew) on: Oct 29, 2014
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Great guy to work with. We won the lottery together 25 years ago. I was glad to share that winning with Bill. Bill made C.N. a great place to work. He will be missed greatly by the people he worked with at C.N. My Deepest Sympathy to Bill's family . Reid - Bigfoot Vennard - Posted by: Reid Vennard (co-worker) on: Oct 29, 2014
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Work many a trip with Bro. Bill, trained with him many a year ago. Always great to work with, a lot of branchline trips, always fun. Loved to shake him up grandstanding into a red board! Going to miss your smiling face Bro Beatle Reilly. Rest in Peace my FRIEND - Posted by: Darrell Grywacheski (FRIEND and co-worker) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Got to know Bill through golfing at the Transcona Golf Club with the Seniors Group. I found Bill to be a warm, genuine individual. He was always a gentleman and a pleasure to golf and be with. My condolences to Bill's family. - Posted by: Bob Olien (Someone who met Bill through golfing at Transcona Golf Club) on: Oct 28, 2014
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remember the summer days spent at West Hawk Lake, water skiing boating campfires and swimming at time never forgotten. - Posted by: Granville and Carole Marner (friends for over fifty years) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Uncle Bill, you have given us many memories over many many years. You will be missed by all who have had the honor in meeting you. Thanksgiving dinner 2012 will be my most cherished everlasting memory. - Posted by: John and Shelley Nordstrom (Niece) on: Oct 28, 2014
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A great friend to golf with and to share railroad stories with. I will forever treasure his friendship... Gene Laliberte Grand Junction Colorado - Posted by: gene laliberte (a good golfing friend) on: Oct 28, 2014
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Bill is already sorely missed at TGC. Our thoughts are with you as you go through the grieving process. Bill will live on in our memories. - Posted by: Bill Coe (Fellow member of Transcona Golf Club. Past co-worker of Cam.) on: Oct 28, 2014