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WILLIAM ROBERT AITKEN William Robert Aitken was born September 15, 1935 in Grandview, Manitoba. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Carol Georgina Aitken, son of Robert and Margaret Aitken, brother to Lock Aitken (Pat) of Oakbank. Bill first met Carol in 1958 and they married December 16, 1961. Carol and Bill have three sons, Bob (Sharon Firman) of Gimli, grandsons Mike and Tim; David (Michele) of Toronto, grandson Connor; Brian of Winnipeg. Carol and Bill raised their family in Arborg and retired in Gimli. Bill led an interesting life with a variety of vocations. An Alumni of the University of Manitoba, Bill was first trained as teacher, Bill taught for the Dept. of National Defense, Provincial School board for Manitoba and later for Northern Affairs. In between, Bill was the General Manager of Interlake Development Corporation, and held Assistant Deputy Ministerial position with Autopac and later with Municipal Affairs. Bill was an avid snowmobiler. He always found time to be involved with the community; longtime Fire Chief for the Arborg Bifrost Fire Department and President of the Kinsmen Club of Arborg. Warm thanks to the staff of Gimli Betel Home and St. Boniface Hospitals. Memorial service will be held at Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church, 301 River Road in Arborg on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment of the cremated remains will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Betel Home Foundation, Box 10, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I am so truly sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I spent every second weekend at their house, or their cottage in Gimli, from the time I was seven years old. Brian and I have been best friends since grade 1, and Bill and Carol were like my second family. I considered Bob and David as my other brothers. My sincere condolences to all of the Aitken family. you know my heart is with you even though I can't be. I love you all. Your friend ... Ross - Posted by: Ross Kristjanson (Brian's best friend, since 6 years old) on: Nov 05, 2013
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I do believe that Auntie Carol and Uncle Bill are very happy now that they are together again. So, the sadness of losing Uncle Bill comes with some comfort that he is now with his beloved wife. I have many memories of great family time spent with Uncle Bill, Auntie Carol, Bob, David and Brian, especially at the cottage in Gimli. Thank you, Uncle Bill, for buying the cottage in the first place and for hosting and welcoming the Mutala family time after time. My time spent at the Aitken cottage in Gimli has provided me with some of my fondest memories of growing up in Manitoba. I am sorry that I was not able to attend the funeral today. But, my thoughts are with my cousins, Bob, David and Brian and their families. - Posted by: Cathie Mutala (Niece) on: Nov 04, 2013
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Very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He and Carol are together again. Sincere condolences to Bob and Sharon, Brian, David and Michelle, Mike and Tim, and Conan. - Posted by: Stanley & Shirley Firman (Sharon Firman's Parents) on: Nov 03, 2013
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All Bill wanted since Carol's passing, was to go home. That's where he is now with Carol and other loved ones at his side. He was a devoted husband to Carol, his boys, and his friends. God Bless. - Posted by: Marlene Ethier (Close Friend of Carol's) on: Nov 02, 2013
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I met Bill while working at Betel and had a hard time to remember his name so I called him George and he replied quickly with his warm smile why thank you Mary!!!!!that was an on going joke always and there was always someone who would say to me his name is Bill and we would both laugh. I will truly miss his warm happy smile. my condolences to the family. - Posted by: lorna (friend) on: Nov 02, 2013
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Bill and Carol ... together again. A sad day indeed in reading of Bill's passing. My sincere condolences to the Boys and their families. - Posted by: Barb Cooper (former Gimli neighbor) on: Nov 02, 2013
