Darrell MACUMBER
September 13, 1937 – January 13, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell Macumber of Sanford, Manitoba on January 13, 2017, with his wife Roberta and son James by his side.
He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 31 years Roberta Macumber; his daughters Aurora (Dave) Corcoran of Kelowna, B.C. and Andrea (Ian) McLaren of Ottawa, Ontario; sons Adam Macumber of Ottawa, Ontario and James (Jennifer) Macumber of La Salle, Manitoba; grandchildren Jeffrey, Michael, Steven, Landon, Emma, Nevaeh and Dexter; brothers Billy, Dennis, Brian, and Paul; along with his canine companion Bella and numerous extended family and friends.
Darrell was predeceased by his parents, Stafford and Elizabeth Macumber and brothers Gary, Donald, Robert and Laurie.
Darrell was born on September 13, 1937 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Darrell served on Active Service with the Canadian Army (Active Force). He was enlisted on September 14, 1954, where he held the Rank of Gunner in the Artillery Regiment until he was Honourably Released on September 15, 1957. Darrell moved to Thompson, Manitoba in 1962 to work for Quinn Construction. He later began his 30 plus year career working for the City of Thompson where he developed and paved the roads of the City as a worker on the paver the “Barber- Greene” and ended his career as a Labour Foreman.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the St. Boniface hospital, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff on the 4th floor of the Victoria General Hospital.
Cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life is planned.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Darrell’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and/or the C.N.I.B.
