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WILFRED (BOB) WELLS

Born: Feb 14, 1930

Date of Passing: Jun 29, 2015

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WILFRED (BOB) WELLS February 14, 1930 - June 29, 2015 Wilfred passed away at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg on June 29, 2015, at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his loving wife Colleen (nee Mallory) in 2001 and brother Raymond in 2007. He is survived by his son Robert Tracy of Winnipeg, brothers George of Buffalo, New York, Harold (Maggie) of Halifax, Nova Scotia and Kenneth (Louise) of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec. In-laws Beverly (Bob) Renaud plus a host of nieces and nephews. A fitness enthusiast, Bob enjoyed biking, skiing and skating. In retirement (after many enjoyable years with CN/CP Telecommunications), Bob and Tracy spent many memorable summers in Fort Frances, Ont. with the Hogan families and numerous winter vacations with the Renauds in Calgary. Tracy wishes to extend sincere appreciation and thanks to the staff of the St. Boniface Hospital for the care and support provided to his father during the short time he was under their care. Much appreciation is to be extended to Pauline Cancilla and Bill Smigelski plus many others for assisting Bob and Tracy during Bob's declining health. Bob had requested a special thanks be extended to Rev. Dr. Sharon Wilson of the Windsor Park United Church for her friendship and kind words over the years. As per Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no church service. Interment of his cremated remains will take place in Fort Frances, Ontario at a later date. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 04, 2015

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

  • We are so fortunate to have gotten to know Bob and his son Tracy. Such a nice man with a heart of gold. (And the best looking lawn and yard on the block) ;) We will miss you. - Posted by: Marcie and Brad (neighbor ) on: Jul 05, 2015

  • I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MY UNCLE Bob. I never really had the chance to know him as we live so far apart. But had talked on the phone a few times. He called me when my mother had passed away back in 2009, he had said so many kinds things to me as he knew how upset I was. Then we have been talking the last past few months. My dad George his brother is very up set as he would of like to seen more of one another... Tracy please feel free to call me any time or email. - Posted by: Deborah Link ( WELLS) (NIECE) on: Jul 05, 2015

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