JOHN CRAMB

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JOHN CRAMB John Cramb passed away peacefully at the Stonewall Hospital on May 26, 2016, at the age of 94. A gentle, kind, and loving man, he will be forever missed and cherished by his daughters, Gwendolyn and husband Gordon Thompson, and Anne. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of sixty years, Margaret, in 2012; his parents; sister-in-law, Jessie and husband Charlie Morrison; and nephew, James Morrison. Also mourning his loss are nephew, Doug Morrison (Ruby Durant); niece, Carol Morrison; cousin, Jim Haggart (Liz); dear friends, Audrey and Ken Klimpke; and many other cousins and friends. Dad was born at Greenwells Farm in Perthshire, Scotland, on March 6, 1922, the only child of James and Janet Cramb. In 1928, they immigrated to Canada where grandpa and granny worked on farms in Rosser and Foxwarren, before purchasing the farm south of Stonewall in 1934, the place that would be home for the next 65 years. Dad attended Tecumseh School, and then left school to work on the farm. He loved his life, working on the land and with his animals, and above all his family. He met the love of his life, Margaret Barker of Lilyfield, at a local dance, and they married in 1951. They built their home on the farm, and worked side by side for the next 48 years. They had their two daughters, Gwen and Anne, and Dad was always very involved making sure we got to our various activities. He was a member of Grassmere United Church, and enjoyed participating in church and community activities. Not having any of his own relatives in Canada, he embraced being a member of Mum's Barker clan, and enjoyed the frequent family gatherings, especially a good chinwag with Bert Barker. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of his coffee gang at Miller's Restaurant. A highlight over the years were the visits from his cousin, Jim Haggart of Crieff, Scotland. In 1999 Dad and Mum retired from the farm and enjoyed many happy years together living at Lions Manor in Stonewall. He lived this past year at Rosewood Lodge, where he was very content, taking part in the various activities. Many thanks to the staff of Rosewood Lodge, Stonewall Hospital, and the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Home Care for the wonderful care they provided. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stonewall United Church. Interment to take place at Grassmere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Stonewall United Church. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2016