ARTHUR (ART) JOSEPH MAYER
October 12, 1921 - March 2, 2015
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Peacefully, on Monday, March 2, 2015 Art died at the Grace Hospice in Winnipeg at the age of 93 years.
Art is survived by his four sisters, Florence, Melina, Lillian, and
Marie; brother in-law, Rodney Blue as well as by numerous nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth; parents Angelina
and Louie; brothers, Henry, Leo, Nelson, Ralph, Philip, Marcel, Raymond,
and Gilbert; sisters, Irene and Jane.
Together, Art and Ruth enjoyed many trips together. They travelled to
the Blackhills, Arizona, Montreal, Nova Scotia and Alaska just to
mention a few. Art enjoyed hunting, curling, bowling and shuffleboard.
He was a member of A.N.V.E.T.S 283 for 45 years. Art loved going on the
Casino trips with “the gang”, Norma, Joan and Shirley.
They took such great care of him.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue.
A very special thank you to the staff at the Grace Hospice for the loving care they gave Art.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium,
2157 Portage Avenue
204.897.4665,
is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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RUTH MAYER (nee BLUE)
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It is with deep regret, that we announce the sudden death of Ruth Mayer
on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Grace Hospital, at the age of 90 years.
Left to forever cherish Ruth's memory are her beloved husband, Arthur,
of 57 years of marriage; brother Rodney; sisters-in-law, numerous
nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her
parents, Peter and Marjorie Blue, and brothers Norman, John, Peter,
Lorne, and Raymond.
Ruth was employed by Canada Packers for 30 plus years. In her retirement
years, she enjoyed knitting and volunteered many hours with the Army
and Navy Legion Unit #283.
On Friday, May 11, 2012 Ruth's Interment for family will be held at 10:30 a.m. in
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens,
4000 Portage Avenue,
Winnipeg.
A luncheon will follow in the ANAVETS, Unit 283, 3584 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth's memory may made be made to a charity of your choice.
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2012
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