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MELVIN FRED MCEWEN
Date of Passing: Dec 10, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMELVIN FRED MCEWEN Peacefully following a brief illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce Melvin's passing with family by his side at the Seven Oaks Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the age of 79. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Jean; daughters, Laurie (Nevin), Gwen and Bette (Greg); grandson Lyndon (Lindsay and Jayden); brother Mervin (Linda); sister Myrtle (Jim); and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, William "Bert" and Elizabeth "Lizzie"; brothers, William "Bill", Duncan and Russell; sisters, Clara and Ethel; and niece Valerie. Mel attended school in West St. Paul, Manitoba. He started McEwen Bros. Ltd. in 1958 and served as president till his retirement. He loved running his company and expanded into Saskatchewan and Alberta. Mel enjoyed spending winters in his second home in Arizona with Jean and their dogs. In his later years, he really enjoyed spending time with his long-time friend Harvey Dann, especially attending the Winnipeg Goldeyes' games. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. CROPO 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 20, 2014
MELVIN FRED MCEWEN Peacefully following a brief illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce Melvin's passing with family by his side at the Seven Oaks Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at the age of 79. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Jean; daughters Laurie (Nevin), Gwen and Bette (Greg); grandson Lyndon (Lindsay and Jayden); brother Mervin (Linda); sister Myrtle (Jim); and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents William "Bert" and Elizabeth "Lizzie"; brothers William "Bill", Duncan and Russell; sisters Clara and Ethel; and niece Valerie. Mel attended school in West St. Paul, Manitoba. He started McEwen Bros. Ltd. in 1958 and served as president until his retirement. He loved running his company and expanded into Saskatchewan and Alberta. Mel enjoyed spending winters in his second home in Arizona with Jean and their dogs. In his later years he really enjoyed spending time with his long-time friend Harvey Dann, especially attending the Winnipeg Goldeyes' games. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 19, 2014
MELVIN FRED MCEWEN Peacefully following a brief illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce Melvin's passing with family by his side at the Seven Oaks Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at the age of 79. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Jean; daughters Laurie (Nevin), Gwen and Bette (Greg); grandson Lyndon (Lindsay and Jayden); brother Mervin (Linda); sister Myrtle (Jim); and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents William "Bert" and Elizabeth "Lizzie"; brothers William "Bill", Duncan and Russell; sisters Clara and Ethel; and niece Valerie. Mel attended school in West St. Paul, Manitoba. He started McEwen Bros. Ltd. in 1958 and served as president until his retirement. He loved running his company and expanded into Saskatchewan and Alberta. Mel enjoyed spending winters in his second home in Arizona with Jean and their dogs. In his later years he really enjoyed spending time with his long-time friend Harvey Dann, especially attending the Winnipeg Goldeyes' games. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Dec 18, 2014
MELVIN FRED MCEWEN We are saddened to announce the passing of Melvin McEwen on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the age of 79 years. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Longer Obituary to follow. Cropo Funeral Chapel 204-586-8044
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Publish Date: Dec 19, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2014
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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"Our death is not an end, if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us; our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life." My sincere condolences to the family, Mel, we will meet again, in a nicer place than this place here, we call home. Everything in life is temporary, on loan, from dust to dust... but the soul is back from where it came from... God's hands. - Posted by: Gunter Korell (Business partner) on: Dec 23, 2014
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your father was great inspiration to me. I really enjoyed his talks and his wisdom he shared with me. He will be missed, it's hard to let go of a loved one and fill the void in the heart but he is at peace now. God now has a true landscaping legend. - Posted by: Gordon Bragg (Mentor) on: Dec 20, 2014
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We were saddened to hear the of the passing of your father. We wish our condolences through this difficult time. - Posted by: Jim and Joanne Fredericks (Friends of Bette and Greg) on: Dec 20, 2014
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So sorry & saddened to hear of Mel's passing. I have many fond memories of him & think of him often. He was a great role model & a fantastic mentor. I can't count the number of times his words of wisdom have bailed me out of a tight spot. Whether managing my own company or travelling down south, his advice is never far away. That wisdom made up for what my salary lacked! All kidding aside, it was my lucky day the day I walked into McEwen Bros. The McEwen's became my second family while I was there, and my fond memories of Mel extend to his family - Laurie, Gwen, Bette, Jean, brother Mervin (Linda), sister Myrtle - our thoughts are with you. It was an honour to know & learn from Mel. He will be missed. Wish I could be there, but I'm down south now thinking of him...maybe I'll find an auction to attend in his honour. - Posted by: Richard & Sandy Motkaluk () on: Dec 20, 2014
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Enjoyed every moment I spent talking with Mel. Laurie, Gwen, Betty, and Jean, my heart goes out to you. - Posted by: Scott Devisser (family friend) on: Dec 19, 2014
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In every message of Comfort, in every word of Concern, in every expression of Love, may you feel the compassion and caring of a faithful Heavenly Father who knows your every need and will continue to sustain you through this time of deepest sorrow. We extend our sincere condolences to you at this time of deepest sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be truly missed in the industry. - Posted by: The management and staff of Norquay Nurseries () on: Dec 19, 2014
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Gwen I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family. - Posted by: Nuno Camara (Friend) on: Dec 18, 2014
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Gwen, and familly, I am sorry to read about the passing of your father. I am sure he knows the business will be well taken care of and be watching over you beyond the sky. - Posted by: Laurie Gydé () on: Dec 18, 2014
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Many summer hours spent with your family and are some of my fondest memories. - Posted by: Dolores Brown,Dotten Honey (Cousin) on: Dec 17, 2014
