William Arthur Derry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on Tuesday March 15, 2022 of our beloved father and grandfather.

Art was predeceased by his wife Margaret in June of 2014, father and mother Lyle and Jean Derry, father and mother-in-law John and Alice McDonald, brothers-in-law Donald McDonald and Emile Lavoie.

He leaves to mourn his children Lyle and Lexie Derry, Allan Derry, Brenda and Jim Davidson, grandchildren Derek and Julia Davidson, sister Patricia Lavoie, sister-in-law Elaine McDonald, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

Art was born in Pine Falls, Manitoba and spent time working at the Pine Falls Paper Mill gaining experience and saving to attend University. Art attended the University of Manitoba and graduated in May of 1958 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Art began his Professional Engineering career at the Saskatchewan Power Corporation where he met the love of his life Margaret (Marg) McDonald. They were married in August of 1959 in Regina. In 1967 Art and Marg moved to Winnipeg where Art had accepted a position with Atomic Energy of Canada. Soon after Art accepted a position with Manitoba Hydro where he worked until retiring in the position of Vice-President of Business Development. In 1989 Art and Marg moved to Harare, Zimbabwe where Art was working with a team from Manitoba Hydro on a project with the Canadian International Development Agency. Following his retirement Art stayed on as a consultant for the Zimbabwe Electrical Supply Authority (ZESA), returning home to Traverse Bay, Manitoba in 1998.

Through his work over the years Art was fortunate to travel to many different countries all over the world, however his favorite place was together with Marg at the cabin in Traverse Bay, lovingly surrounded by friends and family.

Art was an avid curler and golfer over the years as well as a huge Winnipeg Jets Fan, never missing a game. If not attending in person, he was sure to be watching the game on TV. Art cared deeply for all his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandpa always ensuring that everyone was doing well and offering his wisdom, support and love. He cherished his grandchildren, enjoying many special memories during their summer visits to Traverse Bay with Gramma and Grampa Derry.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Church with Rev. Fr. Darrin J. G. Gurr presiding (15 Columbia Dr. Wpg). A reception will follow the liturgy. ASL interpretation provided by ECCOE.

In lieu of flowers donations in Art`s memory can be made to Diabetes Canada.