Melvin (Mel) Michael Shepit

November 5, 1952 – February 3, 2012

Mel passed away peacefully, with his family by his side after his long and very courageous battle with cancer on February 3, 2012 at the age of 59.

He is survived by his loving wife Barbra, his children Timothy (Ainsley) and Shelley (Kevin), stepsons Carl Duguid (Nora) and Kevin Duguid (Kim), grandchildren MacKenzie, Justin, Jayde, Joelle, Dayton, Kaenen, and Nyah, Sister Janet (Roy) Brenner, Brother Daniel (Denise) Shepit, his Mother Lena, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his father Michael, grandparents Nick and Sophie Shepit, and Ivan and Mary Makowski, and his much loved dog, Ginger. Mel was last employed by the Winnipeg School Division (1984-2006) at Garden Grove School, where he made many friends who showed their support to the very end.

Thank you to Barry and Donna Smith for the daily phone calls, and support, and to Noel and Bonnie Brandt for their continued support and friendship. You meant so much to Mel, and made everything so much easier on us all. Many thanks go out to Dr. Czaykowski, Denise Klassen, Dr. Sisler, and Cheryl Gnanapragasam of Cancer Care Manitoba for all their care and support during Mel’s illness. Finally, thank you to the incredible staff at the River View Health Care Centre, Dr. Wong, and Dr. Das, for their incredible care, and expertise.

A celebration of Mel’s life will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Highway #1 East just inside the perimeter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mel’s name to the River View Health Care Centre, or Cancer Care Manitoba would be appreciated.

GREEN ACRES

Funeral Home and Cemetery

(204) 222-3241

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