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Robert Gingell
May 14, 1932 - August 27, 2017
Obituary For Robert Gingell
Robert Gingell, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Mackenzie Place, at the age of 85 years.
Robert was born May 14, 1932 in Vancouver, BC. He worked on the Alaska Highway where he met his wife Marnie. They moved to Grande Prairie in 1952. He worked as a truck driver and cat skinner, in mining, road construction, and railroad, sold Mac Tools, and founded and owned Prairie Cabs until his retirement in 1980.
Robert enjoyed knitting dishcloths, reading, woodwork, and teasing and joking. He loved animals, gardening, travelling, volunteering, GP Athletics, Hockey, and Bingo and Casino fundraisers.
He will be sadly missed by his sisters: Carole, Betty, Mary, and Joyce (Gord); brothers: Don (Judy), Fred (Viva), Gordon (Cindy), and David (Georgina); friends Julie and Paco; as well as many nieces, nephews, many friends, and extended family.
He was predeceased by his wife Marnie of 55 years, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2:00pm, at Jackpot Grill in Grande Prairie (10904 92 Ave.).
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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June 24, 2021
Kusyk Carolyn
I'm so sorry for your family and for Julie's loss. I'm sure loosing him is very hard. I know he has touched my life as a nurse. Always so kind and funny. We always made each other laugh to get through boring, crappy days and situations to push through for another day. I am so sad to see Roberts decline over the year or so. I always tried to push and keep him going. He had such a zest for life... but a strong stubbornness took over most of the time. I couldn't scare him enough to keep him down 🙈😆. He meant a lot to me and I'm sure so much more for you guys. I am also very happy to have met both of you! You each were so great to work with, to hear our concerns of Robert and more our great awesome fun times. He truly had more grand kids then he knew or adopted grand nurses. We all loved him dearly and will miss him so much and what more will never forget ! 😢❤️❤️❤️ Take care and again my deepest condolences to all his great family and friends.
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June 24, 2021
Moberly Mabel
I am so sorry to hear of his passing, he was a joy to be around, always joking and laughing. Just not to long ago I was thinking of him and wondering how he was doing, so sad to hear he is not with us any longer.
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