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Edward McShane
October 23, 1929 - October 8, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Peacefully, with family by his side, Edward James McShane passed away on Saturday, October 8th, at St Boniface Hospital at the age of 86.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Helene, his daughter Sharon (Rod), his sons Patrick (Brenda), Brian, Michael (Raquel), grandchildren Peter Moore, Tracey Moore, Andrea McShane, Jessica McShane, Holly McShane, and stepgrandaughter Claudia Fernandes.Ed was born October 23, 1929 in Holmfield, Manitoba. Growing up, he lived in numerous towns around Manitoba, as his father was a station agent with CP Rail.He started his banking career at the Bank of Toronto in Cartwright, Manitoba in 1947, and worked for TD Bank for 42 years. He enjoyed great health and was very proud of missing only one day of work in all those years.He enjoyed curling, bowling, sailing, boating and was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Early holidays were spent taking his family on long road trips with his trailer. After he retired, his favourite summer pastime was being a jack of all trades at the cottage at West Hawk Lake. He and Helene spent their winters in Hawaii or Arizona. He also took up rock polishing, creating many jewelry items for family and friends. Visiting the casino was also another"hobby". Although he was diagnosed in 2011 with esophageal cancer, with surgery and nutrition he enjoyed 5 years of good health before his stroke.Ed loved socializing, and especially enjoyed debating politics, or recounting stories from his years with the bank.He was very proud of his children and grandchildren as well as their accomplishments.A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Saturday October 15, at 2pm at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. A private family internment will be held at a later date at St. Vital Cemetery.The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff on 5E Medicine for their compassionate care and for their kindness to family members during their week long vigil. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Boniface General Hospital Research Foundation Palliative Care Fund, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R2H 2A6. <br> <br>Family and friends wishing may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca <br> <br>And until we meet again, <br> <br>May God Hold you in the palm of his hand. <br> <br>We Love you <br> <br></div>