NATHAN FENTON

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NATHAN FENTON It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Nathan Fenton on March 26, 2014 at the age of 75. Nathan is lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, June, his son Bill (Melanie), daughter Mary (Roy) Loudon and by four amazing grandchildren - Riley, Joel, Owen, and Madeline. He is also remembered by his sister Marilyn Montville, brother Tom (Lenore), his very special mother-in-law Bette Rutherford, and the rest of the Rutherford gang - Bob (Gloria), Mo (Penny), Donna (Al), Ted, and John (Michelle), and also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He's also mourned by his special companion "Cookie". Nathan was predeceased by his father Bill, mother Nora, father-in-law Bob Rutherford, and brother-in-law Paul Montville. Nathan was a devoted husband and father who adored his grandchildren, enjoying their various activities such as hockey and lacrosse games, dance recitals, piano recitals, soccer matches, and taking them fishing, tubing, and snowmobiling. He recently shared a special trip with Riley and Mary to Sault Ste. Marie to explore Riley's post secondary education options. Nathan was born in Russell, Manitoba on November 20, 1938. He went on to study engineering before beginning his career in the oil business in Stettler, Alberta. Nathan then worked as a mechanical engineer for 30 plus years for Atomic Energy of Canada in Pinawa, before retiring in 1998. He remained very active in the community in his retirement years, holding positions with the Pinawa Christian Fellowship Church and as a volunteer driver for those in need. He was especially proud of his role as treasurer and secretary with the Masons. Nathan had a passion for old steam trains and made several memorable trips to various parts of the country, a favourite being a trip up to Churchill to see the polar bears. He was also an avid snowmobiler, including a stint as President of SnoMan. And although he wasn't the most successful angler, he enjoyed fishing and cherished his time on the water including a couple of recent fly-in trips with Bill. Nathan enjoyed traveling and recently went to Cuba with June as part of his 75th birthday celebration. The family would like to thank the Pinawa ambulance service and staff at the Pinawa Hospital who tried so valiantly to save Nathan's life and to the R.C.M.P. for their kindness and compassion. In keeping with Nathan's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service, led by Reverend Rob Murray, will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., at Pinawa Christian Fellowship in the F.W. Gilbert School, 33 Massey Avenue, Pinawa, Manitoba. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan's grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nathan's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 3, 2014

NATHAN FENTON 1938 - 2014 It is with heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Nathan, aged 75, on Wednesday, March 26, at the Pinawa Hospital. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Pinawa Christian Fellowship, in the F.W. Gilbert School, 33 Massey Ave., Pinawa, MB. Longer obituary to follow. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Mar 31, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2014