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ROBERT NEVILLE CAMERON GLASS
Born: Jun 14, 1942
Date of Passing: Sep 30, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT NEVILLE CAMERON GLASS On Monday, September 30, 2013 Bob passed away at Concordia Hospital at the age of 71 years. Robert (Bob) was born on June 14, 1942, a bouncing baby boy with curly blonde hair and blue eyes, to Robert and Alice Glass, both of Scottish origin. Sadly, his father passed away when he was only two years of age. However, he grew up in the East Kildonan area surrounded by several uncles and one, in particular, uncle Bill Gray, stepped in to become a father figure. Bob spent his extra time on weekends working with his uncle in the trucking business and they spent some great times together hunting and fishing. He started his career working at MTS, then decided to further his education. He also started a family in those early years. After studying in the field of Labour Relations, Bob subsequently held positions at MTS, Government of Saskatchewan, Construction Labour Relations, Manitoba Health Organizations and Comstock Canada. He also tried his hand at small business, being one of the founding owners of the Three Fathoms dive shop. In recent years Bob enjoyed re-connecting with past colleagues while serving on the Manitoba Labour Board. Bob and his wife Linda spent their happiest times at the cottage at Pointe du Bois, then retired to Lac du Bonnet and recently returned to the Winnipeg area. He will best be remembered for his keen wit and wonderful (some say outrageous) sense of humour. He loved nothing better than to share a good laugh, his upbeat personality and ever ready words of encouragement were an inspiration to many. Bob is survived by his wife Linda, sister Glenda Smith (Jack); children Cameron, Allison (Glenn) Leaf, Sheila (Kelly) Yanisiw; two granddaughters, Bailey (Justin) Rayner, Daylene (Carter) Litke; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Laura (Don) Reid; brother-in-law Lloyd Carefoot; and several nieces and nephews. He will also be sadly missed by his best little pal, Meggie. A family memorial will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff of 3E at Concordia Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to Concordia Hospital Palliative Care. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204 586 - 8668. Bob leaves us with this thought: Be glad! And do not blindly grope For Truth that lies beyond our scope: A sober plot informeth all Of Life's uproarious carnival. Your day is such a little one, A gnat that lives from sun to sun: Yet gnat and you have parts to play- What ho! the World's all right, I say. Robert Service
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 05, 2013
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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MANY THOUGHTS OF SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS... Veronica Sichewski on behalf of THE MTS VOLUNTEERS - Posted by: veronica sichewski (MTS) on: Oct 14, 2013
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I was saddened to hear this news. Bob had an office next to mine at MHO and I really appreciated his sense of humour and humanity. I remember on a trip out to Brandon, we had to take the slow roads so that Bob could see if there were any neat trucks or cars for sale on the side of the roads as we drove by. He was a great storyteller as well. So sorry about your loss. - Posted by: Maureen Kilgour (colleague, MHO) on: Oct 09, 2013
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Bob was a mentor to me when I first started my career in labour relations. He loved to tease and keep the mood light & fun - something I learned to appreciate in terms of not taking myself so seriously - and sometimes I wanted to choke him but he had you in stitches before too long. I recall a union negotiations where he suddenly offered me up as a trade to the Operating Engineers (yes 42 guys across the table). I was mortified for a moment but it sure lightened the mood of negotiations which was Bob's gift. We caught up years later and still laughed about it. He could get under your skin at times but laugh the next minute. By reading other comments Bob was true to who he was and surrounded himself with people who appreciated his gifts. My prayers and thoughts to you Linda and your family. - Posted by: Christiane Devlin (co-worker MHO) on: Oct 09, 2013
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So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. My deepest condolences to you Linda, and the rest of the family. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Bob at MHO back in the days. Bob was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor and he knew just what to say at the right time when someone was down to lift their spirits. Bob will truly be missed by all who knew him. - Posted by: Silvia Veldkamp ((Former MHO co-worker)) on: Oct 07, 2013
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Every time I think of Bob I smile. A true salesman, he often tried to sell me used cars that were always previously driven by a little old man or woman! Those who make us laugh are truly gifted, for they put us at ease. Rest in peace my friend, you will never be forgotten.... - Posted by: Camiile Page (Friend) on: Oct 06, 2013
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I was shocked and saddened to see Bob's obituary in the paper. I met Bob many years ago at MTS. We worked together and hung out together and I have many fond memories of that time. He got me into scuba diving through 3-Fathoms. Although I had not seen Bob for many years I often thought about him and thought about contacting him. I wish I had. R.I.P. Bob - Posted by: Glen Philipp (Friend) on: Oct 05, 2013
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Linda and family. Our deepest sympathy to you, Linda, the light and love of Bob's life, and to the family. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Bob in the Employee Relations Dept. at MHO as his secretary for a few years. After Bob left MHO to go to Comstock, we still remained in contact and when Peter Wightman took over as Executive Director of the CLRAM, we saw Bob quite often at our office and of course at our Annual Christmas Receptions. Bob was one of the best, hard working, funny, loving and compassionate. Always there to share some solid advice, some laughter and most of all his love for life. Anyone that had the pleasure knowing Bob was truly blessed and will miss him deeply. - Posted by: Lorraine & Ken Clapham (Friends and co-worker at MHO) on: Oct 04, 2013
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Sorry for your loss, Linda. Bob was a good friend. I hired him to work at MHO and he was the best man at my wedding. I will always remember his smile and quick sense of humour. Sharon worked with him at the CLRAM and, in fact they were both hired at the same time. They ended up working together again at MHO. They had a relationship that could be more properly described as siblings than co-workers. We will both remember him fondly - Posted by: Doug Machan & Sharon Seabourne (Friend, co-worker) on: Oct 04, 2013
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My deepest sympathies to Bob's entire family on his recent passing. I worked with Bob back in the early 90s at MHO. He indeed had a very sharp wit which would always would lighten up the moment.....rest assured Bob, many of your great sayings from back then, live on today!!! - Posted by: Darren Leclair (Former MHO co worker) on: Oct 04, 2013
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So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Our deepest condolences to you Linda, and the rest of the family. We spent MANY happy hours in Pointe du Bois at the cottage with you both: floating on our boats, swimming and having cocktail hour on our deck that Bob dreamed up, or enjoying an evening in the screened in porch at "Place du Glass." We often reminisce about those days - Bob's sense of humour and zest for life was contagious. Bob will be truly missed by all of us. - Posted by: Shari & Brant Bishop (Friends & Neighbours at Pointe du Bois) on: Oct 04, 2013
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Knew bob at MTS then again a coffee buddy in Lac Du Bonnet. A good guy for certain. Happy trails Bob - Posted by: Harvey Saunders () on: Oct 04, 2013
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Sad to see an old childhood neighbour pass away. Bob was always so pleasant and quiet and looked forward to the odd little chat with him. I lived across the street on Government Avenue. Rest In Peace Bob. - Posted by: Ken Little (Old childhood neighbour) on: Oct 04, 2013
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So sorry for your loss. You have many good memories to ease the pain. It was so nice to meet Bob again when he moved to Country Villas, We had gone to school together & hadn't seen him for many years. - Posted by: Sheena & David Gibson (Old school friend) on: Oct 04, 2013

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