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NIGEL FORTLAGE 1939 - 2018 Peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018, Nigel passed away at Grace Hospital. Nigel will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cathie; his children Karen (Bob), Cynthia and Julia (Paul); grandchildren Samantha, Stephanie, Graeme, and Gillian; daughter-in-law Kathy; his brother Tim (Liz) from England; as well as sister-in-law Moira (Thor), Thor and Meghann; and his faithful furry friend Robbie. He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife Iris. Nigel was born in April 1939 in Guilford, Surrey, England, but was immediately relocated to a farm in Britton, Somerset at the start of the Second World War. After his early education, Nigel began an apprenticeship as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London in 1956. In 1963, he moved to Northern Ireland, where he ultimately learned his autobody skills at Downshire Ford. In 1972, he immigrated to Canada and settled in Winnipeg. He began his career in autobody repair with Gateway Chev. Olds in 1972. In 1984, he moved to body repair with Winnipeg Transit, where he remained until he retired as Charge Hand in 2006. Throughout his life, Nigel had an interest in all sports and cars. He participated in a variety of sports, in fact his credo was "If you have not tried it, you can't talk about it." He particularly looked forward to his annual fishing trip at Crow Duck Lake with the boys from Winnipeg Transit. He was a member of the M.C.A.A.C., and enjoyed driving to the Half Moon where he would park his "work in progress" 59 MGA with other club cars. To his vintage car owner friends he would say "It's a driver, not a show car." Nigel loved his family and he loved life. We shall miss his sense of humour, and his gregarious spirit. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Grace Hospital ICU for their care and support. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street, West St. Paul, MB. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to a charity of one's choice. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I met Nigel while working at Wpg Transit. A man of his own and to the point no fooling around. Must be the English coming out. - Posted by: Ben Epp (Friend) on: Jan 14, 2019
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Please accept our condolences from Winnipeg Hearing Centres - Posted by: Winnipeg Hearing Centres () on: Feb 22, 2018
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I worked with Nigel for many years. He was very knowledgeable and very giving of that knowledge. I am guessing that we had a mutual admiration from day 1. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING IN OUR LIFE. Arlene and Len - Posted by: Lenard White (Friend) on: Feb 22, 2018
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Many fond memories of Nigel, especially in the early 70's when we immigrated to Canada. Golfed and curled with Nigel for many years. He was always lots of fun with his dance moves at the dances in the Winnipeg Irish Club. He was indeed a character. Our deepest condolences to all of Nigel's family. - Posted by: Betty & Grant Rodgers (Friend) on: Feb 21, 2018
