Obituary of DREW DUFF

Drew Warren Duff September 24, 1953 – March 01, 2013 It is with our sad hearts we announce the sudden passing of husband and father Drew Duff. Surrounded by his family, Drew passed away at the Victoria Hospital in the early morning of March 01, 2013 at the age of 59. He will be missed but lovingly remembered by his wife Barbara and daughter Melissa, along with his brothers Jim (Cec), Bill, and his sister Janet; nieces Alana and Caitlin; and nephews Justin, Brayden and Darnell. Drew will also be missed by his father in law Lars Wass and Barbara’s family; Bonnie and Brian Parkes (Chris and Heather), Melanie and Mark Tooley (AJ and Meghan), David Wass and Cheryl Cusack; and special friend Larry Bryant. Drew was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Bill Duff. Drew served with the Winnipeg Fire Department for 29 years and retired as Captain. From the early 1980’s to present time Drew enjoyed business ventures along with his brother Bill and wife Barbara. For the last 7 ½ years the Howland Hotel located in Beausejour, Manitoba is their most recent success. Drew enjoyed buying and selling cars, scuba diving, fishing, golfing, traveling to Jamaica and Las Vegas. He loved spending time with his friends and neighbors - the "Happy Hour"gang will miss him. Drew was most proud of his daughter Melissa – the love of his life along with his loving wife Barbara of 26 years. A memorial service to celebrate Drew’s life will be held on Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 3:00 pm, at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Drew’s name to The Arthritis Society. "Rest in Peace (Daddio)…We will love you forever."