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WILLIAM EDWARD (BILL) LAWRIE
Born: Jan 05, 1941
Date of Passing: Aug 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM EDWARD (BILL) LAWRIE
It is with great sadness, the family of Bill Lawrie announce his sudden passing at Red River Place in Selkirk, MB.
Bill was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Gwen, on March 10, 2024, and his parents, Evelyn and Edward.
Left to cherish his memory are children, Edward (Val), Robert (Lisa); grandchildren, Jordan (Marlee and Carter), Shelby (Peter), Zoe, Justin (Emily), Tiahna (Glen) and Noah.
He will also be missed by brothers, Bob (Darlene), Gordon (Bernice), also many nieces and nephews.
Bill commenced his 48 year career at Keewatin Electric in 1958 as an Electric Motor Technician, and ultimately Shop Foreman. He continued to master his craft and in 1989, Bill moved to B&B Dynamo, until his retirement in 2006.
Bill’s knowledge of all matters electrical continued with him when Bill and Gwen moved to Whytewold, MB in 1995 from Winnipeg.
Bill was known as the go to person in the village, for repairs to small generators and any electrical device including electrical wiring. Bill could repair anything, a skill he inherited up from his dad.
Bill was an avid sports fan as season ticket holder for the Bombers for years and watching Bombers and Jets games on television.
In 2022, Bill and Gwen moved to Woodland Courts Assisted Living in Selkirk and in March 2024, Bill moved to Red River Place in Selkirk. The family would like to thank all the staff at Woodland Courts and Red River Place.
Bill will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2024, Sep 07, 2024
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Deepest sympathy to the family. My dad, Eggert Bell and my Grandfather Skuli Paulson worked with Bill at Keewatin Electric for many years. Although I didn't see Bill very often, they both thought very highly of him. - Posted by: Patty Bell Sanclemente (None) on: Sep 09, 2024
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Betty & I are truly saddened to learn of Bill’s passing, we have fond memories of he & Gwen's friendship in the neighborhood, especially when thinking of the annual neighborhood Christmas Party’s hosted by the Dziadek’s, always enjoyable and humorous conversations, with Bill and Gwen. They were a wonderful couple to be around. Our heartfelt Condolences to Bill’s family we know his presence in your lives will be greatly missed. Betty & Laurie. - Posted by: Laurie Russin (Whytewold Neighbour) on: Sep 07, 2024
