Obituaries

DOUGLAS JAMES BENSON
August 27, 1949 – July 16, 2017
   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Benson peacefully at home on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 67 years.   Doug will be lovingly missed by his wife, Pat and his two sons, Jeff (Jenn) and Mike (Danica). He lived for his grandchildren. He always felt Braden had a bright future ahead of him and was also an avid fan at Kieran and Connor’s sports activities. Doug never missed a game. He adored his granddaughter, Larkyn with all his heart. She lit up his life with her beautiful smile. Doug will also be missed by his mother, Hazel, siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.   Doug grew up in Fort Rouge (Lord Roberts). After graduating from Churchill High School, he was employed with the City of Winnipeg for 30 years.   In his younger years, he enjoyed spending time with his many friends playing baseball, pool, golf and curling along with coaching his sons’ hockey and baseball teams.   A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Clifton Community Club, 1315 Strathcona Street.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doug’s favourite charity, The Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation,1155 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB  R3E 3G1 or crf.mb.ca/donate.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com