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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
WONNACOTT, Frank - Frank's journey ended peacefully at home on January 27, 2015. Mourning his loss are his loving wife, Joan; son Frank (Belinda), grandchildren, Daniel, Samantha; daughter Dana (Mark), grandchildren, Amanda, Alaina; sister Blanche (Harry Vickers); three nieces and three nephews; and two children from a previous marriage. He is predeceased by his parents; sisters, Gladys, Edie and their husbands. Frank began his journey on November 11, 1924 and grew up in East Kildonan where he loved playing hockey and got his first job delivering groceries on his bike. At age 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and proudly served on the HMCS St. Boniface on the North Atlantic in the Second World War. Frank and Joan were married in 1964 and lived in the North End where they raised their family. Frank enjoyed annual road trips with his young family, taking them to places like Mount Rushmore, Wisconsin Dells and Waterton, creating life-long memories for his children. When the kids grew older, Frank and Joan enjoyed their travels to the East and West Coast. Some of Frank's favourite times were spent watching his kids play sports. If there was a game, he was there; baseball, volleyball, slow-pitch, you could find him in the stands. He remained his kids' cheerleader all of his life. Frank's greatest joy was his grandchildren; they gave him purpose and were the light of his life. Frank was diligent and hard working and had a long work life. He always spoke fondly of his employment with Eaton's and spent many years in management in the hotel industry. His favourite job was his last, working at RBC Dominion Securities as a bank messenger delivering important bank documents in downtown Winnipeg. He enjoyed his co-workers and the people on his route and was considered a true gentleman by all. Frank was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 52 years and looked forward to legion lunches with his good friend Jim Salmon, whom he had known since grade one. Frank always said he was a man of few words, yet it is amazing the volume his quiet, gentle ways carried in our lives. We would like to give special thanks to doctors, Larry DaSilva and Don Allan for their compassionate care and to Palliative Home Care for their help in Frank's last days which enabled him to fulfill his wish of dying at home. Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank's name to the charity of one's choice. "Love knows no end" "Husband, Dad, Grandpa you are missed love you always" (The Winnipeg Free Press 31 Jan 2015)
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