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DONALD ROBERT MENSFORTH
Born: Sep 22, 1928
Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD ROBERT MENSFORTH 1928 - 2019 Donald Robert Mensforth of Winnipeg passed away in the morning of Thursday January 3, 2019, at St Boniface Hospital, at the age of 90. Don was born September 22, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Alec and Florence Mensforth (nee Woodford). In his youth, Don was active with the YMCA participating in gymnastics, leadership and swimming. He also enjoyed canoeing and curling. After attending Kelvin High School, he went on to work with Systems Equipment Ltd, as a cutter. He later met and married Olive Dow on October 15, 1955. Together they had two sons, Bob and Craig. Later in life Don enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and painting. His family will fondly remember his sense of humour, his desire to make people laugh, and his cheeky wink. He was predeceased by his wife, Olive (2010) and brothers, Roy (1996) and Russell (2005). He is survived by his sons, Bob and Craig (Sheila); grandchildren, Joshua (Megan), Ally (Evan), Cameron, Evan, Adrian and Grace; great-grandchildren, Ivy and Olive; siblings, Earl (Veronica), Marilyn and Lorraine (Frank) and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St, West St. Paul, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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At the very core of every extended family gathering was Uncle Don. That’s where all laughter was coming from. All the after wedding parties were at Uncle Don and Aunty Ollie’s place, because…well let’s face it…they were the party. And they were like that every time I had the pleasure to be with them. His cheeky wink always filled with an arsenal of mischief. Love that about him. Magic. - Posted by: Karen (Niece ) on: Jan 10, 2019
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My thoughts are with Bob, Craig, Josh, Grace and family during this difficult time. I always enjoyed talking and listening to Don, as he was always witty and had a great sense of humor, something he definitely passed on to Bob. Much love, Jerry. - Posted by: Jerry Scott (Friend of family) on: Jan 10, 2019
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Working with Don always made coming to work a little easier. He was such a kind person. One Christmas he and Olive hosted a work gathering where I tasted nuts and bolts for the first time. Don brought me the recipe typed out on blue paper after I raved about them incessantly. I still have that paper and I use it every Christmas when I make my own nuts and bolts and it always makes me smile to remember him. Rest In Peace, Don. - Posted by: Judy McConnell (Co-worker at Systems Equipment ) on: Jan 09, 2019
