ALFRED EDWARD (TED) GOLLMER

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ALFRED EDWARD (TED) GOLLMER Beloved husband of the late Adele Gollmer, Ted passed away peacefully on September 30, 2017 at Kildonan House, at 89 years of age. Loving father of Raymond Gollmer (Jane), Randy Gollmer, Leslie Benson (Jeff), Linda Altomare, Bob Dolyniuk (Maureen), Alan Dolyniuk (Maria) and Steven Dolyniuk (Dianne); and grandfather of Bonnie, Cathi, Michael, Angie, Jeremy, Pamela, Tara, Trent, Aaron, Mark, Sarah, Dominique, Robyn, Danielle, Hannah and Todd. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Ted was predeceased by his sister Mary of Saskatchewan, and survived by his cherished brother Harold of Victoria, BC, and numerous nephews and nieces. Born in Cereal, Alberta, Ted spent his childhood in Stoughton, Saskatchewan. Ted moved to Winnipeg as a young man, where he met and married Nancy Carr in 1951 and raised a family. He married Adele in 1979 and, following a long career at Imperial Oil, he and Adele happily travelled the world and enjoyed music, dancing, and walking together. Ted loved family gatherings and was always interested in what was going on with everyone. He took great interest in current affairs and enjoyed his computer. He will be remembered as a thoughtful, intelligent man, who cared about the people in his world. Cremation has taken place. As per his wishes, a bench in his name will be placed in St. Vital Park near to Adele's memorial bench. A Celebration of Life will take place on October 28, 2017 at Kildonan House, 216 Edison Avenue, Winnipeg, MB between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thanks to his friends and staff at Kildonan House for their friendship, care and concern for him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or to a charity of your choice. Rest in peace Dad, after a happy and productive life. LECLAIRE BROTHERS 475 Provencher Blvd., in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 07, 2017