ROBERT (STONEY) BROCK

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ROBERT (STONEY) BROCK January 16, 1925 - October 20, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Bob Brock on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 90 years of age. Bob passed away peacefully at the Seven Oaks Hospital after a two day stay with his loving family by his side. Bob was predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Kay); parents Julia Campbell and Aubrey Brock, step-father Fred Campbell, sisters Audrey, Joyce, Dorothy, two infant brothers and an infant grandson, Dustin. Bob will be greatly missed by his only child, Leslie (Robert), and his twin granddaughters Kelly and Rorie. Bob will also be remembered by his siblings Jack (Dorothy), Shirley, Murray, Merle and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was never afraid of hard work and was a very committed employee for 38 years with the City of Winnipeg, retiring at 58. He was known as a teaser and a joker but always displayed great work ethics. Realizing that retirement was not for him he quickly secured a seasonal job at the Winnipeg Winter Club as a bowling alley manager. He loved this position, socializing with the members and taking pride in the care and maintenance of the alleys. He worked there for 12 years until his love of his life, Kay, took ill and he became her caregiver. Bob had many passions and interests throughout the decades from curling, fishing, camping, traveling and cottage life. He was very active in The Scottish Rite, The Masons and was a very proud Shriner, belonging to the Komedian Unit. Bob loved going to his cottage at Lac du Bonnet with his family where he spent many hours in his hot tub, riding his lawn mower, listening to the birds on his screened in porch and visiting his neighbours on his golf cart, sometimes referred to as the Chariot . Burnt toast, and fire alarms going off in his cottage was not an uncommon sound. Travel became a priority throughout the years. He enjoyed seeing the world and his family will hold onto the many memories of these shared trips and cruises that he proudly took us on. At the age of 85 a European cruise was one of his greatest adventures. Thank you dad, these travel memories will never be forgotten. Those who knew Bob, knew that his twin granddaughters, Kelly and Rorie were the light of his life. In his eyes these girls could do no wrong and when they were off on their travels, living on another continent, he was lost without them, constantly asking when they were coming home. We are all grateful that his girls' were all beside him when he passed. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Dad had a great sense of humour and a smile that would light up a room. We love you. We miss you. The family would like to thank the amazing staff on Unit 2 at the Seven Oaks Hospital for their care and compassion. THOMSON IN THE PARK 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 24, 2015