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FRANCIS (BILL) EDGAR WHITWELL
Born: Dec 12, 1918
Date of Passing: Nov 04, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFRANCIS (BILL) EDGAR WHITWELL December 12, 1918 - November 4, 2012 Bill passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary Jessie (Jay) and son Douglas, Bill will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Dale (Craig) Loucks, daughter-in-law Tanis Whitwell, grandson Shane Wilkins, granddaughters Leah (Gord) Stephanson, Marcy (Chris) Cavanaugh, Erin (Chris) Blender, Brooke Whitwell, and Sarah (Remi) Wilkins, great-grandchildren Jessica, Brendon, Aiden, Christian, Alexa, and Connor, brother-in-law Ken Somerville and several nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Maryfield, SK, to Alfred and Rosa Whitwell and had two brothers Len and Cliff. Bill and Jay were married on October 2, 1943 at the Stevenson farm. Bill spent many happy summers at the family cottage at West Hawk Lake. He especially enjoyed early morning fishing or canoeing expeditions and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Later on Bill and Jay spent their winters in Florida. Bill had a 37 year career with Westinghouse, where he made many life-long friends in his travels. He was an avid golfer, curler, fisherman, and duck hunter in his younger years. He later became an accomplished woodworker and beekeeper (Sitmore and Doolittle) with his good friend Jack Edge. Bill was a member of the HydroX, Manitoba Electrical League, a proud member of the Manitoba Electrical Museum, and had a 30 year membership with the Royal Canadian Legion. Bill was known for his wonderful sense of humour, helpful nature, and his charm. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the compassionate care provided to Bill by Dr. J. Prenovault, and the very special nurses and staff at the Victoria General Hospital 3 South. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, with Rev. Mona Denton presiding. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory can be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9 or Alzheimer's Society, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Dec 5, 2012
FRANCIS (BILL) EDGAR WHITWELL December 12, 1918 - November 4, 2012 Bill passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary Jessie (Jay) and son Douglas, Bill will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Dale (Craig) Loucks, daughter-in-law Tanis Whitwell, grandson Shane Wilkins, granddaughters Leah (Gord) Stephanson, Marcy (Chris) Cavanaugh, Erin (Chris) Blender, Brooke Whitwell, and Sarah (Remi) Wilkins, great-grandchildren Jessica, Brendon, Aiden, Christian, Alexa, and Connor, brother-in-law Ken Somerville and several nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Maryfield, SK, to Alfred and Rosa Whitwell and had two brothers Len and Cliff. Bill and Jay were married on October 2, 1943 at the Stevenson farm. Bill spent many happy summers at the family cottage at West Hawk Lake. He especially enjoyed early morning fishing or canoeing expeditions and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Later on Bill and Jay spent their winters in Florida. Bill had a 37 year career with Westinghouse, where he made many life-long friends in his travels. He was an avid golfer, curler, fisherman, and duck hunter in his younger years. He later became an accomplished woodworker and beekeeper (Sitmore and Doolittle) with his good friend Jack Edge. Bill was a member of the HydroX, Manitoba Electrical League, a proud member of the Manitoba Electrical Museum, and had a 30 year membership with the Royal Canadian Legion. Bill was known for his wonderful sense of humour, helpful nature, and his charm. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the compassionate care provided to Bill by Dr. J. Prenovault, and the very special nurses and staff at the Victoria General Hospital 3 South. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, with Rev. Mona Denton presiding. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory can be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9 or Alzheimer's Society, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Dec 5, 2012
FRANCIS (BILL) EDGAR WHITWELL December 12, 1918 - November 4, 2012 Bill passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary Jessie (Jay) and son Douglas, Bill will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Dale (Craig) Loucks, daughter-in-law Tanis Whitwell, grandson Shane Wilkins, granddaughters Leah (Gord) Stephanson, Marcy (Chris) Cavanaugh, Erin (Chris) Blender, Brooke Whitwell, and Sarah (Remi) Wilkins, great-grandchildren Jessica, Brendon, Aiden, Christian, Alexa, and Connor, brother-in-law Ken Somerville, and several nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Maryfield, SK, to Alfred and Rosa Whitwell and had two brothers Len and Cliff. Bill and Jay were married on October 2, 1943 at the Stevenson farm. Bill spent many happy summers at the family cottage at West Hawk Lake. He especially enjoyed early morning fishing or canoeing expeditions and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Later on Bill and Jay spent their winters in Florida. Bill had a 37 year career with Westinghouse, where he made many life-long friends in his travels. He was an avid golfer, curler, fisherman, and duck hunter in his younger years. He later became an accomplished woodworker and beekeeper (Sitmore and Doolittle) with his good friend Jack Edge. Bill was a member of the HydroX, Manitoba Electrical League, a proud member of the Manitoba Electrical Museum, and had a 30 year membership with the Royal Canadian Legion. Bill was known for his wonderful sense of humour, helpful nature, and his charm. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the compassionate care provided to Bill by Dr. J. Prenovault, and the very special nurses and staff at the Victoria General Hospital 3 South. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, with Rev. Mona Denton presiding. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory can be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9 or Alzheimer's Society, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 28, 2012
FRANCIS (BILL) EDGAR WHITWELL December 12, 1918 - November 4, 2012 Bill passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by his wife Mary Jessie (Jay) and son Douglas, Bill will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Dale (Craig) Loucks, daughter-in-law Tanis Whitwell, grandson Shane Wilkins, granddaughters Leah (Gord) Stephanson, Marcy (Chris) Cavanaugh, Erin (Chris) Blender, Brooke Whitwell, and Sarah (Remi) Wilkins, great-grandchildren Jessica, Brendon, Aiden, Christian, Alexa, and Connor, brother-in-law Ken Somerville, and several nieces and nephews. Bill was born in Maryfield, SK, to Alfred and Rosa Whitwell and had two brothers Len and Cliff. Bill and Jay were married on October 2, 1943 at the Stevenson farm. Bill spent many happy summers at the family cottage at West Hawk Lake. He especially enjoyed early morning fishing or canoeing expeditions and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Later on Bill and Jay spent their winters in Florida. Bill had a 37 year career with Westinghouse, where he made many life-long friends in his travels. He was an avid golfer, curler, fisherman, and duck hunter in his younger years. He later became an accomplished woodworker and beekeeper (Sitmore and Doolittle) with his good friend Jack Edge. Bill was a member of the HydroX, Manitoba Electrical League, a proud member of the Manitoba Electrical Museum, and had a 30 year membership with the Royal Canadian Legion. Bill was known for his wonderful sense of humour, helpful nature, and his charm. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the compassionate care provided to Bill by Dr. J. Prenovault, and the very special nurses and staff at the Victoria General Hospital 3 South. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on December 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, with Rev. Mona Denton presiding. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory can be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9 or Alzheimer's Society, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 28, 2012
FRANCIS (BILL) EDGAR WHITWELL December 12, 1918 November 4, 2012 Bill passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, November 4 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 93 years. A celebration of Bill's Life will be announced at a later date. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Nov 8, 2012
Publish Date: Nov 28, 2012
Publish Date: Nov 28, 2012
Publish Date: Dec 5, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Bill was an inspiration and huge influence in my career and life. I was Bill's inside sales/quotation person at Wesco. When I got married in 1975 and was off on a honeymoon, Bill presented me with an envelope not to be opened till we got to our destination. Inside was a $100 bill! A lot of money in those days. We made a good team at Wesco for too short a time. - Posted by: Gerry Geall (Co worker) on: Dec 06, 2012
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We hunted all over the southern part of the province and into Sask. for ducks, geese and chicken. We always ate in the field. We established kitchens in many secret places going back to them many times. We had a lot of good times together with our other two partners (Jeff & Bruce). Bill and I did a little fishing together and worked on many projects. Since the lake and hunting I've kept in touch with Bill mainly at the Legion on Wednesday noon. - Posted by: Ray Todd -hunting partner , lake neighbor , good friend () on: Dec 02, 2012
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Bill was a true gentleman - He always came back to Wesco for his visits - Rest in peace - Posted by: Bev Flockton (friend - co worker) on: Nov 28, 2012
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Mr Whitwell was like a grandfather to me. I always had a hug and a kiss for him even when I saw him in the hospital. He always made sure I got safely to and from the outhouse at West Hawk Lake when I was alone. My dog Indy could always be found on Mr and Mrs Whitwell's deck at their cabin when it was the cocktail hour. In these many years after West Hawk it was always great to run in to him at Polo Park, as Jason and I would stop and talk sometimes for over an hour and adjusting his glasses for him when he would come see me at work. You are missed Mr Whitwell! - Posted by: Sandra Blanchette (Friend) on: Nov 20, 2012
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Bill was our oldest Electrical Museum member and the "go to guy " for information on electrical appliances...especially Westinghouse ones!' He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Darryl Willie (Museum friend ) on: Nov 15, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Mr. Whitwell's passing - my Dad, Jack Edge, and he had many enjoyable hours in the shop making banks and going on excursions to Rona and Home Depot. He was a wonderful friend to my Dad. - Posted by: Nancy Edge McKinnon () on: Nov 14, 2012
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Our condolences to all the family. - Posted by: KEN AND CLAUDETTE MORRIS (FAMILY) on: Nov 08, 2012
