Obituaries

KEITH EDWARD MASSE Peacefully after a brief battle with cancer; it is with deep regret we announce the death of Keith Masse of Winnipeg, MB on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Masse (2006). Keith is survived by his brother Roderick (Norma) Masse of Ottawa, ON; son Maurese Bouchard of Quebec; daughter Louisa Masse (Jean Pierre) of Quebec; daughter Janice McConnell (Jason) of Arborg, MB; grandchildren Christopher, Autymn Lee, and Keegyn of Arborg, MB, Lydia (Pierre), Tania, of Quebec; great-grandchildren Nathan, Mya, Mathis and Maely of Quebec; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; and his wife Sandra of 46 years of marriage. Dad enjoyed camping. Many summers we camped at Birds Hill Park on Ant Hill. He worked as a maintenance man at Eaton Place for many years until he decided to fulfill his lifelong dream of opening his own contracting business which he did successfully for many years known as K.E.M. Contracting. A private Funeral Service will be held in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue @ Sharp Boulevard. A special thank you to everyone who was here with phone calls, visits, well wishes, and hugs through our tough time. Donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Aug 23, 2014KEITH EDWARD MASSE On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Keith died at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 76 years. A longer obituary notice will follow Richard Wojcik of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Aug 21, 2014   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on August 23, 2014