Obituary of MELVIN FRED MCEWEN

MELVIN FRED MCEWEN Peacefully following a brief illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce Melvin’s passing with family by his side at the Seven Oaks Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the age of 79. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Jean; daughters, Laurie (Nevin), Gwen and Bette (Greg); grandson Lyndon (Lindsay and Jayden); brother Mervin (Linda); sister Myrtle (Jim); and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, William “Bert” and Elizabeth “Lizzie”; brothers, William “Bill”, Duncan and Russell; sisters, Clara and Ethel; and niece Valerie. Mel attended school in West St. Paul, Manitoba. He started McEwen Bros. Ltd. in 1958 and served as president till his retirement. He loved running his company and expanded into Saskatchewan and Alberta. Mel enjoyed spending winters in his second home in Arizona with Jean and their dogs. In his later years, he really enjoyed spending time with his long-time friend Harvey Dann, especially attending the Winnipeg Goldeyes’ games. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.