COLIN LEWIS

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COLIN LEWIS April 1, 1925 - May 23, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather and brother-in-law, Colin Lewis, on May 23, 2018 at Vista Park Lodge at the age of 93. Colin is lovingly remembered by his daughter Marcia Blyth (Mitch), son Brian (Audrae), grandchildren, Faye Mason (Brian), Christian Lewis (Kristin) and Darrell Lewis and brother-in-law Barry Gray. He was predeceased by his wife Joan in 2014, his sister-in-law Linda Gray and his parents, Francis and Dorothy Lewis. Dad was born in Elkhorn, MB and raised in Alexander. He worked a variety of jobs before starting a long career with the Manitoba Department of Energy & Mines as a mine recording officer until his retirement in 1986. Dad and Mom were casually acquainted in Brandon in the early 1950's and a chance meeting in Clear Lake in the summer of 1956 rekindled the friendship, the rest is history. They were married in Brandon in 1957 and lived in Lynn Lake until their move to Winnipeg in 1960 where they raised their children. Dad was quite the bowler and curler in his younger years. He and Mom loved to dance and were involved in square and round dancing for over 40 years, travelling coast to coast in both Canada and the United States. They also loved to camp and golf and travelled the province with their trailer, one of their favorite spots being Clear Lake where their story began. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Vista Park Lodge for the exceptional care and compassion given to Dad. In keeping with Dad's wishes cremation has taken place. A private family internment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or the Winnipeg Humane Society. Desjardins 204-233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca -

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2018