It is with great sadness and much love that the family announces the passing of Stanley James Barclay on June 20, 2024, at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 71.
Stan was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Donna, his 2 children, Michael and Melissa and the apple of his eye, his little granddaughter Sarah. He is also survived by his sister Merle (Andre), his brothers Philip (Phyllis) and Leslie (Diane) as well as several nieces and nephews, his best friends Frank and Arlene Bell, and his many Masonic brothers.
Stan was born in Morden, Manitoba but grew up in the Fort Rouge Area of Winnipeg. Like his father, Stan took a keen interest in all things mechanical, especially old farm machinery. As a teenager, he spent many happy hours helping his dad at the Austin Agricultural Museum and he would spend a good part of each summer working with the Pross family in Minnesota where he learned much about the repair and restoration of old steam tractors.
Upon graduation, Stan went into construction, working in many northern Canadian locations and on a number of projects such as the Dew Line, the construction of the Hydro Dam at Jenpeg, the oil sands in Fort McMurray and the TD Center in Winnipeg. Stan also worked as a side boom operator for the TransCanada Pipeline. Working in Winnipeg as a climbing crane operator, Stan was severely injured in a job site accident. After his recovery, Stan retrained and became a network specialist working for several years for North West Digital before becoming the Network Administrator for Cambrian Credit Union, a position he held until his retirement.
Stan married the love of his life, Donna (Gaudhe) on February 24, 1978 and they made their home in Waverley Heights in Winnipeg. As a hobby, Stan took up competitive shooting which led to him earning many trophies and a spot on Canada’s National Pistol Team. In 1983, his hobby took somewhat of a back seat when he and Donna welcomed their son Michael. In 1991 their family was made complete with the addition of their daughter Melissa.
Stan was always a loving and supportive father and was an amazing grandfather to his little princess, Sarah. Stan loved a good laugh and even in his darkest hours always kept his sense of humour. Stan faced his final challenge with the strength and determination that characterized everything he did in life. When he had his mind made up, nothing was going to stop him.
Stan was fiercely proud of his Scottish Heritage and as an active Mason he took every opportunity to don his clan attire. Stan served in a variety of Masonic roles including a term as the Grand Master for Manitoba in 2016-2017. He also belonged to both the Knights Templar and the Shrine. Stan was an adamant supporter and the President of the Mason’s Wheels of Hope program and volunteered for several years as a driver transporting cancer patients to and from their many appointments. After several years of being a cancer patient, Stan began using this much needed service himself.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cancer Care at Victoria Hospital, especially Dr. Daeninck and his nurse Shauna, for the excellent care they provided Stan over the last several years.
Donations in Stan’s memory may be made to the Mason’s Wheels of Hope program care of the Masonic Foundation of Manitoba, 420 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0N8 or by visiting their website and donating to the Masons Care Transportation Fund.
There will be no funeral service as Stan is travelling and he will not be available.
Stan, we love you and will forever miss you. Until we meet again!
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