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TRENT: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather Herbert Francis Trent at the, age 91, on October 27, 2020. Born in Brandon to Herbert and Jean Trent. Dad was raised in Brandon with his two sisters, Joyce and Helen. He also met his wife Shirley Anne Hockin in Brandon and they had many good friends. They lived there until 1961. Dad was hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway in Brandon when he was 16 years old as a Wiper in the shops, was promoted to a Fireman and then he moved to Kenora for work with his family where he was promoted to Locomotive Engineer and subsequently retired after 41 years of service. He was president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers in Kenora and he chaired the Western Canada Conference. Herb was a Mason from 1967 to present. Dad, along with neighbourhood friends, was active in running Central Rink where he ended up coaching his son's hockey teams. Dad liked fishing Bare Point and Heenan Point in his early years and later Oliver and the Elbow. When he retired, he golfed and curled with his friends. Walking was one of his passions. Lovingly remembered by his children, Herb (Val), Terry (Lise), Kelly (Ken), Tannis (George), Danny (Pat) and their families also, his sisters Joyce (Bill) Mealy and Helen Simpson and sister-in-law Elsie Hockin. You will be remembered and we will miss you. The family would like to thank Pinecrest Home, Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Dr. Wehner, Dr. Wiebe and Dr. Olson for their compassionate care along with special thanks to Marg. Tella. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

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As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 06, 2020