DENIS ROBERT MCCLEMENT

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DENIS ROBERT MCCLEMENT Peacefully at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018, surrounded by his family, Denis passed away at the age of 86 years. Denis is survived by Gwen, his wife of 59 years; daughter Susan (John Rendell); daughter Sandy (Rob Sinclair); son Rob (Karen Tjaden); and daughter Leah (Jeff Chase). Denis is also survived by seven grandchildren: Greg Sinclair, Dale Sinclair, Anna Tjaden-McClement, Paul Tjaden-McClement, Katie Tjaden-McClement, Emily Green, and Laura Green. Denis was predeceased by his parents, Bob and Elsie McClement; his brother Jim; sisters, Shirley, Sheila, Donna, Pat, Lea and Nora. Denis was born in Souris, Manitoba on June 17, 1931. He was the fifth of eight children. Denis was a progressive farmer, lifelong learner, and had endless curiosity about all things new and innovative. He valued hard work, careful planning, and doing things to the best of one's ability. He was a strong, quiet presence in the lives of his family. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and his grandchildren, and his greatest joy was spending time with them. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jose Villeda and the staff at Carman Memorial Hospital, and to Dr. Cornie Woelk and the staff of the Palliative Care program at Boundary Trails Hospital. The funeral service for Denis will be held Wednesday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. at Carman United Church. A private family interment will precede the service. Doyle's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.doylesfuneralhome.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2018