Robert William McGuire

On November 3rd, with family at his side, Bill passed away peacefully.

Lovingly remembered by his wife of 69 years Ann, his children Pat (Brian), Dawn (Kathy) and Sandy. Grandchildren Blair (Liann) great grandchildren Julia & Lauren, Adrian (Sharon), great grandchildren Zoey & Memphis, Alison (Mark) and will be missed by extend family and friends.

Bill was predeceased by son Robert (1984), daughter Kathy (2014) and son-in-law Stan (2018).

Born in Winnipeg Bill spent his early years in the Birtle/Foxwarren area. He left school early to work on the farm.

In 1951 and a bet with his Aunt Vida he asked Mom out on a date and the rest is history. In 1952 they married in Whitefox, SK, and moved to Alberta where Robert, the first of five children was born. In 1953 dad enlisted in the army and moved to Kentville NS. Pat and Kathy were born while Dad was stationed at Camp Aldershot. Following Dads discharge from the army they moved to Stonewall, and the family was completed with the birth of Dawn & Sandy.

After many years in the Rockwood area, Mom and Dad moved to Birds Hill and eventually settled in Winnipeg, where he retired as a security guard at the Health Science Centre.

Dad had a passion for all sports in particular hockey and softball. As a sporty family we participated in winter and summer sports and whether it was 80 above or 40 below Mom and Dad were always there. Dad loved to coach and was extremely proud of coaching Kathy on the 1972 Stonewall Bantam A Girls Provincial Championship team. Dad will remain our #1 fan.

In his younger years he enjoyed camping and fishing. Dad was very active in the Legion and was a member for over 50 years.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Hartford Legion Branch #30 1748 Main Street, Winnipeg R2V 1Z5.