OBITUARY
Richard Ernest Weightman
August 3, 1918 – June 4, 2018
With his family by his side, Richard Weightman passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Concordia Hospital. Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather was in his 100th year. Left to cherish his memory are his children Marion, Sharlene Wiebe (Jack), and Grant (Angela), grandsons Justin, Kyle, and Mark Wiebe, and great-granddaughter Madeleine, sister-in-law Sophie, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Helen (1991), his parents, brothers and sisters.
Richard was born on August 3, 1918 at Westhall, Manitoba where he spent his early years. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 and served on the HMCS Wallaceburg during World War II. After the war he met his future wife Helen, they married in 1946 and resided in Transcona. Richard worked at Dominion Malting Company for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Transcona Memorial United Church and he was active in the local community club.
Richard and Helen loved spending time at their cottage in Falcon Lake with their children and later with their grandsons. In 1999 Richard moved to Falcon Lake, where he volunteered in the community, enjoyed golfing and curling, and meeting his coffee group every morning. He loved being outdoors and could often be found working in his garden with the deer following him around his yard. He regularly participated in Remembrance Day services at the Falcon Beach School, sharing his experiences from the Second World War with students.
We will always remember his good-natured personality, his sparkling blue eyes, and his warm smile. A life well lived filled with love and dedication to family and others.
A private family graveside service will take place.
A special thank you is extended to all those who provided us with care and support.
In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, a donation may be made in Richard’s memory to the Whiteshell Community Club, PO Box 190, Falcon Beach, MB R0E 0N0 or a charity of one’s choice.
FAMILY
Left to cherish his memory are his children Marion, Sharlene Wiebe (Jack), and Grant (Angela), grandsons Justin, Kyle, and Mark Wiebe, and great granddaughter Madeleine, Sister-in-law Sophie, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Helen (1991), his parents, and brothers and sisters.
DONATIONS
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Richards memory to the Whiteshell Community Club Falcon Beach MB R0E 0N0
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Richard Ernest Weightman 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
