ROBERT MCCORMICK

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

ROBERT MCCORMICK

1946 -2023

Robert McCormick, age 77, of Ponemah, MB, passed away peacefully at home viewing his precious lake and with the people he loved by his side in the sunny afternoon hours of Sunday October 8, 2023, after a short but brave battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and uncle.



Bob is survived by his son Michael (Darlene), and his grandchildren Acacia, Arrick, and Keiran. He is also survived by his brother Danny, his sisters Joaney, Collete, and Jackie, and his nieces and nephews Bridget, Trudie, David, Clare, Chris, Ryan, and Matthew and their children. Bob was predeceased by his parents Phyllis and Arthur, his sisters Phyllis and Marion, his wife Alexis, and his son Kevin (Shona).



Bob was the definition of a gentleman. He was a role model for his children, a best friend, and the solid foundation of his family. Bob was never shy to offer help to his friends and family, and was always there when you needed him, even if you didn’t know you needed his help yet.



Bob was an avid dart player winning many provincial and national titles, even becoming the CTV Sport Star of the Week. Bob also enjoyed the game of golf. He was always striving to improve his game, no matter what. And true to his Irish heritage, enjoy the occasional drink with his friends and family.



Born August 10, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland to Phyllis and Arthur McCormick. He grew up with a love of technology, and in particular aviation. In 1964 he joined the Northern Ireland Territorial Army and attained the rank of SPR. In 1967 at the age of 21, he made the move to Canada where he ended up in Winnipeg, Manitoba landing a job as a mechanic with Air Canada. Shortly after, he was transferred to Toronto, Ontario where he then sent for Alexis, his soul mate, to come join him. They married in Brampton, Ontario March 1, 1969, starting their life together. In November 1974 they welcomed their first son Michael to the world, and then in April 1978, their second son Kevin.



In 1979 they moved back to Winnipeg and set down their roots. Over the next 47 years they lived happily and with so much love. Eventually they welcomed their grandchildren Acacia, Arrick, and Keiran, whom they had so much love for. Bob retired in 2001 after 33 years with Air Canada Maintenance, where he rose from mechanic to management. Shortly after that he became a teacher with the Seven Oaks School Division at Maples Collegiate teaching aviation maintenance skills to high school students. Eventually he did fully retire, but to stay busy he took on roles with the Air Cadet League of Manitoba and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 182 in Gimli, Manitoba, where he eventually became President.



Viewing and service will take place on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 146 Sixth St, Gimli, MB. Burial at Gimli Cemetery 1:30 p.m. A celebration of Bob’s life will follow back at the Legion. Services are open to all who knew and loved Bob.

Loved too much to ever be forgotten.

Rest In Peace, Dad.

NEIL BARDAL

FUNERAL CENTRE

204-949-2200

neilbardalinc.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 14, 2023