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RONALD JAMES VARNES
Date of Passing: May 07, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRONALD JAMES VARNES Ron passed away May 7, 2018 at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 90 with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Eileen, his daughter Valerie Kramble (Boyd), his son Rick (Sigrid), his grandchildren Scott (Kara) and Chris (Michelle) Street, Rhonda (Jason) and Mathew Varnes, great-grandchildren Brienna, Turner, Zach, Landon and Rowyn Street, brothers Gerald (Irene) and Crawford Varnes, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Art and Allan, sister Thelma, sisters-in-law Doreen and Irene and brother-in-law Stanley Smolinski. His first job was with CP Rail, a job he truly loved, but an accident ended that job. He worked over 30 years with the City of Winnipeg Parks and Rec and retired from Forestry. After retiring they moved to Winnipeg Beach where he spent many happy summers and wintered in Texas at Magic Valley Park. The last four years they have resided at Concordia Village. Ron loved all sports and games and was an ardent fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was also a long time member of the Fort Rouge Curling Club. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and trusted friend. He will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the staff of Concordia Hospital for the excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
Publish Date: May 12, 2018
RONALD JAMES VARNES Ron passed away May 7, 2018 at the Concordia Hospital, at the age of 90, with his family at his side. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. A long obituary will appear in the Saturday edition. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
Publish Date: May 10, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Great guy. - Posted by: Boyd (Son in law) on: May 17, 2018
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Condolences to the Varnes family. - Posted by: Glenn Gingell (Cousin) on: May 16, 2018
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Ron was one of the nicest and most sincere guys that I worked with at the City. He was fun-loving and always had a smile on his face. I'm glad to have known him and happy our paths crossed. Linda and I want to offer the family our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Ken Boughton (Colleague at City of Winnipeg ) on: May 15, 2018
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Very sorry to hear about Ron Have known Ron about 69 years he married my cousin Eileen Had a lot of laughs and great conversation all the times we got together. He will be greatly missed - Posted by: Brian Gingell & Family (Cousin) on: May 13, 2018
