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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Joe Goyman

 

Born: 1923

 

Died: 05 Feb 2020, Winnipeg, Manitoba

 

GOYMAN, Joe - passed away on February 5, 2020, and is survived by his wife Erika, son Terry (Sandy), grandson Jim - Joe, his brother Bill (Mary), his sister Mary. He was predeceased by his mother Pauline and father Joseph Goyman, son Brian, his brothers, Edward and Stan, sisters, Fran, Ann and Irene, ex-wife Ollie, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Lianne. Joe joined the Navy in 1941 and served until 1945 on three ships: HMCS PRINCE ROBERT, HMCS STRATFORD and HMCS MAHONE and he came home safe. On his return, he finished high school at the Old Ford building on Portage Avenue and then he spent a year at University of Manitoba. In 1947 he worked at C.N.R. as a Locomotive Engineer until he retired in 1987. After that he helped a few clubs and enjoyed working for them. He was a member of Ashlar Lodge and was P.M. - DDGM Scottish Rite and Khartoum Temple. He was also a member of the Norwood Legion and served on the executive for a few years. Joe also belonged to St. Boniface and Elmhurst Golf Courses. He loved a good discussion and he loved everyone he came in contact with. He will miss them all. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at New Hope Community Church, 214 Henderson Highway on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital or a charity of one's choice. (Winnipeg Free Press 13 Feb 2020)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS PRINCE ROBERT

HMCS STRATFORD

HMCS MAHONE

 


 

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