Obituaries

GORDON ERNEST WINDATTApril 10, 1926 – July 23, 2016
    In the early morning of Saturday, July 23, 2016 Gord passed peacefully from this life at the age of 90 years. He lost a courageous battle with cancer but he enjoyed the comfort of his loving family being there with him at all times.   Left to cherish Gord’s memory are his loving wife of 68 years of marriage, Marian; children, Debby Bullen and Roger Windatt (Janet); grandchildren, Curtis Windatt (Karen), Heather Chemin (A.J.) and Meaghan Dornbush (Jason); great-grandchildren, Jayden, Jace, and Aria.   Gord grew up in Winnipeg’s west end. In 1942 he started work at Manitoba Telephone System. He progressed from a mail boy to a manager in the Engineering Department during his over 40 years at MTS. For two years during WWII Gord served in the Royal Canadian Navy where he was trained as a radio artificer. After retirement he was a long term volunteer with the Western Canadian Aviation Museum. He designed and built many aircraft support stands and enjoyed the friendship of the other volunteers.   Together, Gord and Marian spent over 60 years square and round dancing with their friends. Camping was always a big part of their life, first in a tent, then trailer and finally enjoying the comforts of a cottage.   A special relationship was shared between Gord and all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who could always put a smile on his face.   Over his life Gord built many things including a boat, a tent trailer and furniture. He could always be counted on to fix and tinker with motors, computers and electronics. He enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, reading and photography. He was always ready with a helping hand.   Gord’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue at Lanark Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba with Rev. Dr. Loraine MacKenzie Shepard and Rev. Dr. Eleanor Geib, presiders.   Thank you to Palliative Home Care, St. Boniface Hospital and the Parkway for all of their caring support.   In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate immensely donations in Gord’s honour to the Cancer-Care Manitoba 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com