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MELVIN JOHNSON SIPLEY
Born: Feb 17, 1938
Date of Passing: Mar 30, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMELVIN JOHNSON SIPLEY
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Melvin Sipley on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at age 86.
Born in Winnipeg on February 17, 1938, the youngest child of Florence and Samuel Sipley. He grew up on Bannatyne Avenue and for many years delivered newspapers and worked for the local drug store making deliveries on his bicycle. At age 16 he apprenticed as a painter with Carlson Decorating until 1970 when he and a partner formed Security Decorating. In 1981, he founded Nu-West Decorating.
He spent many hours building a waterfront cottage on Caddy Lake in 1958 and another on Lee River in 1979. He also built two homes for his family in Charleswood on Marlton Crescent and Betsworth Drive. He later built six condo units in Lac du Bonnet. They eventually moved into their unit in 2010 where they lived until 2023.
In September 1959 he married Joan and happily spent their honeymoon at the new cottage on Caddy Lake. They enjoyed entertaining his siblings and their families at the cottage creating many fond memories.
He and Joan spent 15 winters at Apache Junction in Arizona. They also enjoyed many other travels including three ocean cruises with daughter Brenda.
Predeceased by his loving daughter Brenda of San Diego in June 2018; wife Joan of Lac du Bonnet in August 2023; brother James; sister Joyce; sister-in-law June; brother-in-law George. He will be sadly missed by nieces, Lori of Winnipeg; Sydney (Bruce) of Ottawa; nephews, James of Penticton; Paul (Monika) of Calgary; along with three great-nieces; two great-nephews; one great-great-niece.
Melvin was a real gentleman and well respected by all as a businessman, employer, landlord and friend. He was always busy working and building something and at the end of the day enjoyed relaxing with a rum and coke.
Cremation has taken place and a small family service will be held at a later date.
In memory of Melvin donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2024, Apr 13, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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We are so sorry to hear of Mel passing. Always enjoyed our many visits at the lake. Our most sincere condolences to the remaining family. Roland & Carol - Posted by: Roland and Carol Lachance (Friends) on: Apr 16, 2024
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We were so fortunate to get to know Mel (and Joan) when they came to California. Lovely, kind, thoughtful people who will be missed but are now reunited with their beloved daughter, Brenda. Our condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Melissa & Marty (Friends) on: Apr 14, 2024
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I have fond memories of Mel while working at Carlson Decorating Co. Ltd. After leaving Carlson’s in 1969, I had the opportunity of assisting Mel with establishing payroll procedures, during the formation of his new Painting & Decorating Co. Mel was respected by all who knew him including those he worked with as well as representatives from various Paint Companies. His kindness, humor and smile were legendary, R.I.P. Mel. - Posted by: Laurane Simpson (Friend & former colleague) on: Apr 13, 2024