SYDNEY CORRIN

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SYDNEY CORRIN July 31, 1923 - November 11, 2014 With profound sadness, the family of Sydney Corrin announces the passing of our beloved father, zaida, and great-zaida on November 11, 2014, at the age of 91 after a brief illness. Sydney was predeceased by his wife Eleanor and son Brian. Left to cherish his memory are his children Cheryl (Glen), Leslie (Ruth), and Philip; grandchildren Joshua (Tara), Liana, Benji, Jonah, Simon, and Justin; great-granddaughter Charlotte; brother Mort (Val); sister-in-law Jean Wolfman; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Services were held on November 12, 2014 at Etz Chayim Synagogue, Rabbi Larry Lander officiating. Pallbearers were his son Philip, grandchildren Benji, Jonah, Simon and Justin, and nephew Joel Katz. Dad was a gentle man, never raising his voice to get his point across. For us, he was always approachable and supportive, always letting us know that he "had our backs". Dad and Mom were married for 54 years. Raising a family of four and watching us grow up and move out into the world as successful adults was a source of pride for both of them. Losing Mom so suddenly almost three years ago was devastating for Dad and he missed her terribly. He struggled with the loneliness of losing her but insisted that he would stay in their condo. He made sure to keep their home "as it was", and up to her standards at all times. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Dad excelled on the St. John's High School and University of Manitoba football teams and even attended tryouts for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He enjoyed many years of bowling with Mom in the B'nai Brith League, and was also an avid golfer. In 1993, Dad founded the Garden City Senior Golfers, which has grown to become Winnipeg's largest golf club with over 100 members. Dad pursued many vocations during his lifetime. He was an Air Force pilot, patrolling the skies off Canada's west coast during the Second World War. Later he worked as a sales manager, restaurateur, grocer, and finally became a highly successful representative with London Life Insurance Company, achieving multiple sales awards throughout his career. Following Dad's retirement at 65, he and Eleanor became snowbirds, spending many winters in Margate, Florida enjoying the beautiful weather and the company of friends. Declining health and the loss of his independence were challenges for Dad, but they didn't dampen his zest for life. He was always ready to go out, whether to the theatre, symphony, or just out to dinner with his family. His favourite times were spent just being with his children and grandchildren, watching them grow and thrive, attending their concerts and sporting events, and regaling them with stories of his life. Above all, it was important to Dad that his children were happy and well taken care of and we know that even now he still "has our backs". Goodbye Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2014