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MELVYN WILLIS
Born: Feb 11, 1937
Date of Passing: Jun 16, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMELVYN WILLIS
With deep sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Melvyn (Mel) Willis, aged 88, on Monday, 16 June 2025.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father and “Gran”, and a loyal friend to many.
Mel is predeceased by his beloved wife, May. He is lovingly remembered by his children - Andy (Tina), Claire, Tim, and Amanda (Andrew) - as well as his seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, each of whom brought him immense pride and joy.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2026.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Mel’s name to your local Royal Canadian Legion - an organization close to his heart.
Dad, we love you, we miss you, and we hope you’re playing your best round of golf up there.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2025
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I knew Mel at Portsmouth he was a great man I’ll will miss him so much I use to dog sit for him. - Posted by: Sandy babulic (Friend at Portsmouth) on: Jul 13, 2025
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Thoughts and prayers for God's blessings for Mel Willis and his family. With sympathy, Patrick Tarnopolski. - Posted by: Patrick Tarnopolski (Former SMHC fellow employee) on: Jun 29, 2025
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Peace be with the family.. The best word to describe Mel is respect. He was always respectful in his dealings with co-workers. - Posted by: LORNA WEISS (co-worker) on: Jun 28, 2025
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I met Mel back in 1989, through a MGEU event. He was a solid union brother and he helped guide me and many others through the MGEU processes thank you Mel be a peace. - Posted by: Deborah Jamerson (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2025
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May and Mel were good friends of my Mom and Dad Margaret and Harry Carr. I will always remember Mel's big smile and joy of life. RIP Mel. Thank you for everything you have done for the Carr family and I'm proud to say you were my friend too. - Posted by: Paul Carr (Friend.) on: Jun 28, 2025
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I remember Mel and May and the Willis family since I was a young lad. My dad, Harry was good friends with Mel, spending countless hours at the Charleswood legion and on the golf course at 17 Wing. As ex pat brits, they always had a large group of British friends around, supporting one another as they got older and seeing each other's families grow. Rest easy Mel. You were a great man and will be missed. - Posted by: Tony Carr (Son of Mel's friend, Harry Carr) on: Jun 28, 2025