Sisler High School Alumni
Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB)
BUDDY WAYNE PARNELL Obituary
BUDDY WAYNE PARNELL attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Buddy Wayne Parnell.
Graduation Year | Class of 1961 |
Date of Passing | Oct 30, 2011 |
About | BUDDY WAYNE PARNELL It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend Buddy Wayne Parnell. On October 30, 2013 the world lost a great man. Pops left us at the young age of 70 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Bud was born on October 19, 1943 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents Fred and Mary Parnell. He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 42 years, Marlene, his sons Brent, Blaine and David, his daughters-in-law Brandi, Lisa and Michelle and his beautiful grandchildren Hudson and Gage, Madden and Cooper and Rowan and Neveah. Bud was a proud North End boy who grew up on Boyd and Inkster. He began his insurance career that spanned four decades at Canadian Indemnity where he worked for 10 years. He was part of a group that launched The Advocate and eventually retired from MPIC. All throughout his career, Bud made friendships wherever he worked. He was an incredible host who always had an open door and a joke. Bud was a life long Montreal Canadiens fan that grew to love the Winnipeg Jets. Although his two first loves were hockey and baseball, he also cheered for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Minnesota Vikings. When his boys were small he coached them with pride. Ask any young man in St. James and they will tell you he had an impact on their life in sports. He was his grandkids' biggest fan. Providing he wasn't getting a blood transfusion, Grandpa never missed a game. Together he and Marlene loved musicals, travelling the globe, golfing, dinners with good friends and spending summers at the family cottage. Relatives, family and friends were always welcome at the cabin he helped to build with his friends in Grand Beach and in recent years at their new cabin in Grand Marais. Pops made homemade wine that was served at many Sunday dinners. He was proud of his roots and had a great love for his mother's Polish food. Bud was an incredible husband who put his family first. His legacy lies in the family and friends he leaves behind. He fought a great fight and was proud and courageous until the end. Throughout the past 28 months, he never complained, he was always brave. Solace comes knowing that he is no longer in pain. It is with deep gratitude that we thank friends, family and the church community for their love, support and thoughtful gestures. Special thanks to CancerCare, especially Dr. Seftel, his nurse Tamara and Arthur as well as the Palliative Care nurses, especially Chris and Jen. A celebration of Bud's life will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive. In lieu of flowers, please give blood, or donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or Crestview United Church. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2013 |
