Robert DAOUST

Robert Daoust April 12, 1942 - April 27, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Chapel Lawn Funeral Home Robert “Bob” Daoust, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. We were blessed to have had this year to say goodbye to him and are very sad to lose him. Robert was predeceased by his father Albert; mother Bertha; brothers Eugene; Walter and Roger; sister Annette; sisters-in-law Kay and Pauline and son Robin Ellison. Born in Viscount Saskatchewan, youngest of eight, Robert later moved to Winnipeg with family where his dynamic personality led him to a successful career in sales primarily traveling Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Bob’s passion for people and business led to many lasting friendships over the years. He was an exceptional man and the world is richer for having had him in it. He has left behind a great many people who loved and admired him including his wife Dona; daughter Michelle; son-in-law Raymond; grandchildren Olivia, Cole and Lucas; sisters Ida (Jimmy) Brier, Irene (Norm) Delisle; brother Basil (Evelyn) Daoust; sister-in-law Dorothy Daoust and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses at Cancer Care, HSC and Riverview Health Centre. A special thanks is extended to Dr. S. Ahmed and Jennifer. Your touch and smiles were healing to our hearts. Bob’s strength, courage, strong will and positive disposition has touched the lives of all who knew him. He was an inspiration and will live on in the memories of us all. At Bob’s request cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place on May 14, 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7.