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CLYDE HECKTOR MCLEOD
Born: Oct 17, 1919
Date of Passing: Oct 07, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLYDE HECKTOR MCLEOD October 17, 1919 - October 7, 2013 Peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2013, after a life well lived, Clyde McLeod of Oakbank, MB, passed away at the age of ninety-three years young, just shy of his ninety-fourth birthday. It seems Clyde got an early birthday present, and is now once again with his beloved wife and soulmate of fifty-six years, Mary. Clyde will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his daughter Rosemary and son-in-law Meron Chabluk of Oak Bank , and his son Cameron and daughter-in-law Barbara of Delta, BC. Treasured memories will be cherished by his grandchildren, Mick (Melissa) Chabluk of Australia, Alana Schiller of Dugald, Scott (Nicky) Chabluk of Oak Bank, and Jessica (Scott) Nelson and Morgan McLeod of Delta, BC, and by his precious great-granddaughters Megan, Randene, Janna, and Alexandra. Also cherishing his memory are his sisters-in-law Elsie McLeod, Shirley Marshall, Beverly McPhee, Nancy McPhee, and his much loved nieces and nephews and extended family. Clyde was predeceased by his adored wife, Mary, on February 14, 2002, after a beautiful lifelong love story together. He was also predeceased by his parents James and Margaret McLeod, his father-in-law James and mother-in-law Leona McPhee, also sadly by his beloved grandson Cameron McLeod Jr., and three great-grandsons, Tyler, Alexander, and Logan Chabluk. He was also predeceased by his sixteen brothers and sisters and many of his brothers and sisters-in-law. Clyde was the fifteenth of seventeen children and was the last of his generation of the McLeod clan. Clyde was born on October 17, 1919 in the CPR section house in Oak Bank, MB. After finishing grade eight at the age of twelve, he began working for his father on the section gang as a water boy. Then, at the beginning of the second world war, he worked at the Cordite Munitions Plant until he joined the Royal Canadian Navy , where he served until the end of the war when he was discharged in Esquimalt, BC. Clyde then continued his career with Canadian Pacific Railway until his retirement in 1978. Clyde and Mary grew up on opposite sides of the tracks during their childhood, and dated for several years before they were married in Oak Bank on October 20, 1945. They welcomed their beloved daughter, Rosemary Christina in August, 1946, and their beloved son, Cameron Clyde in May, 1952. Clyde was a very community minded individual and spent many years as president of the Oak Bank Credit Union, Oak Bank Community Club, the Springfield Curling Club, and also a church board member, and a lifelong member of the United Church Choir. He also enjoyed curling, dancing, reading, walking, cycling, singing, playing bingo, and playing cards with friends, visitors, and relatives alike. But his biggest love was baseball. His passion for baseball lasted throughout his lifetime, from his childhood years to his "rookie" years at age 69 while playing for a seniors' team in Tucson (the oldest player was 84). In later years he continued his love of sports, especially major league baseball and he could often be heard offering "strong" words of advice to the managers and umpires on the television. He also enjoyed lots of Mary and Rosemary's baking and home cooking every day. Clyde and Mary enjoyed seventeen winters in Tucson, AZ, where they made many new friends and wonderful memories together. They also enjoyed many summers at their trailer at Hillside Beach and a great many cherished years living with Rosemary and Meron in Oak Bank. Clyde's family would like to extend a very special thank you to the doctors and warm and compassionate staff at Kin Place Personal Care Home in Oak Bank, where Clyde has resided for the past four years. A Candlelight Service will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Oakbank United Church at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Cathy Kinsman officiating. Clyde's honourary pallbearers will be Norv and Arline Christopherson, John and Velma Sellen, Bob McLeod, Una Sterling and Lloyd Jonnson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kin Place Personal Care Home or Oakbank United Church if one so wishes. Clyde was a kindhearted and happy man, whose wit and appreciation for life and living made those who knew him better. To know him was to love him. He has made his mark on this world and in our lives, and he will be loved and missed. We tip our hat and smile to a brave soul who loved and lived a wonderful life. Clyde is now with his Mary. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 10, 2013
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Dear Rosemary, Meron & Family, Clyde was someone we felt privileged to know. We are sorry for your great loss, but happy to know that he can now bring comfort to the other part of your family for they are all in a better place. Just as you will, so we too will, cherish his & Mary's memories - role models that they were & soul mates for Eternity. R With Heartfelt Sympathy, John & Gina (Schiller) Klassen - Posted by: Gina klassen (Megan's Aunt & Uncle) on: Nov 03, 2013
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Dear Chabluk Family, I was sorry to learn of Clyde's passing. May the memory of his kind and vibrant personality bring you comfort at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Carly - Posted by: Carly Klassen (Family Friend) on: Nov 02, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosemary, Cameron and their families during this time. - Posted by: The Wilde Family (friends) on: Oct 15, 2013
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Dear Clyde, you are gone but will never be forgotten. We can see you with your arm around Mary, both smiling down on us all. Jerry thanks you for getting him the job at CP Rail in 1977. Little did we know that it would be his career for the next 32 yrs (retired in 2009). Jerry says " I enjoyed riding in the "Jigger" with the crew and the fun times we had. When I saw that "lizard like tongue" going in and out, it only meant one thing "Jerry go get another mickey! Clyde always reminded us how important it was to go to work each day so HE could have a pension. Thank you for the memorable dinner I had with you and Vern, talking about your sweat pants or as you called them "ballroom pants". I can't look at a sock or a shirt with a hole in it without thinking of you and how the holes got bigger with your help of course. So many wonderful memories. We will love you and miss you always. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Jerry & Lynne Chabluk (family) on: Oct 10, 2013
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To a wise & wonderful man who impacted many lives. As one of the last surviving members of the lost tribe (ha ha) we'll have no one to speak in our defence at the next uprising. Mary finally called you home, he went with joy. You, Mary & Addie have one for us. love Bev & Family - Posted by: BEVERLAY(MCPHEE)JOHNSON (sister in law) on: Oct 10, 2013
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you'll be sorely missed, your laugh so genuine. aunty mary finally called you home. pull out the cards and say hi to all when you arrive. luv always cindy, jerry & bev. PS joanne says she is the last of the lost tribe - Posted by: jerry,cindy hubick &beverlay (mcphee)johnson (niece,husband&sister in law) on: Oct 10, 2013
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Dearest Grampa Clyde, As Cameron, Jr., said, "The gift is in the story." Bravo on one heck of a life story, Grampa! What a beautiful and fitting tribute to you. As you often said, "Good show." I am so happy that you are with Gramma Mary now, and please do us that favour and give all of our love to her and Cameron. Thank you for being such a wonderful and loving grampa. From you walking from our house to Scottsdale Mall almost daily to pick something up for Gramma on your visits out to see us, to you sporting your 1919 Chicago White Sox jacket and Gramma sporting her 1926 St. Louis Cardinals jacket from my dad and cheering me on at the ballpark, to you teaching me how to two-step, to you in your overalls sneaking a smoke at Hillside Beach, to seeing you have so much enjoyment watching the great game of baseball, to listening to your endless stories of days gone by and sneaking you shots of scotch at Kin Place, and many more, I will treasure all of our dear memories. I will miss you, Grampa, and love you for always. Big hugs and love to Aunty Rosemary, Pop, Uncle Meron, and Mom, and all of our family today. Love Always, Your Loving Granddaughter, Jessica Lauren - Posted by: Jessica Lauren Nelson (nee McLeod) (Granddaughter) on: Oct 10, 2013
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Uncle Clyde you were an amazing man, you have always set an example for us all to follow by putting others before yourself with your servant heart & loving everybody unconditional. We are so grateful to have had you a part of our lives & to have the precious memories to treasure for our life time. Rest in peace you earned your ticket to Heaven and Please say Hi to our Father & the rest of our family that have gone before us. We'll Love you Always! Clint & Brenda Kinchen - Posted by: Brenda & Clint Kinchen (Niece) on: Oct 10, 2013