Robert Glen Thompson

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Glen, age 48, after a short, but tenacious battle with cancer. Glen passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family at St. Boniface Hospital on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

Glen is survived by his parents Dave and Risé and two brothers Brent (spouse Melanie and children Aaron, Brittanie, Kiera and Liam), and Brad (spouse Jacqueline and children Aidan and Owen). He will also be missed by his best friend Gordon Sims (Suzanne) and family as well as his aunts, uncles and cousins.

Glen was a kind, gentle man who did not judge or criticize and was always able to see the best side of humanity.

His early years were spent in Kirkfield Westwood where he attended Bedson Elementary. After moving to Wildwood Park in Fort Garry, Glen went to Oakenwald Elementary, Viscount Alexander Junior High and Vincent Massey Collegiate. He also attended Theatre Studies at UBC, the Film and Theatre School in Vancouver, Comedy at Humber College in Ontario and stunt training in the United States as well as achieving a B.Sc. in Biology at the University of Manitoba.

Glen was an actor and well known in the Manitoba film and theatre community, having performed in numerous productions as an actor, voice over artist and stunt man. He recently developed a new interest in singing in the World Village Gospel Choir in Winnipeg.

Glen travelled extensively around the world on 5 continents from the far north to the tropics. He relished in learning new cultures and experiencing the natural environments everywhere he went.

Glen loved hockey. He played on several teams and skated whenever and wherever he could, from the Red and La Salle Rivers to many rinks across Winnipeg especially enjoying shinny at the Wildwood and Fort Garry community clubs.

He will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and as a Big Brother to Matthew.

The family extends their thanks and sincere gratitude to the staff on 6E at St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and dedicated care and for the help of our neighbours during this difficult time.

A celebration of Glen’s life will be held at the Fort Garry United Church, 600 Point Road in Fort Garry on Sunday February 16 at 2:00pm. A reception will follow at the Wildewood Club, 761 North Drive in Fort Garry. Special thanks to ushers Geoff Cowie, Jeff Dougan and Andy Tough and to Neil Weisensel for the musical arrangement..

In lieu of flowers, donations in Glen‘s memory may be made to Shakespeare in the Ruins (Y300-393 Portage Ave. R3B 3H1), Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation – Melanoma (1160-675 Mcdermot Ave. R3E 0V9) or to a charity of your choice.