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On Tuesday, September 16, 2008, Joseph Ronald Robert Rainville passed away at home at the age of 74 after an 11 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Bob leaves to mourn his wife, Marg, who walked beside him for 48 years; daughters Dawn Beisher (Bert) of Chilliwack, BC, Monique Rainville (Stu) of Flin Flon, Crystal Harrison (Randy) of Thompson, MB, Rachelle James (Ian) of Creighton, and Anita Rainville of Creighton; son Bryan Rainville (Cindy) of Flin Flon; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Bob also leaves behind his sister Rita Mohr (Verne) of Kelowna, BC and sister-in-law Ethel Rainville of Flin Flon, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Ida Rainville; brothers Raymond, Leo and Al; sister-in-law Marg; children Renee, Robbie, Dean and Kerry; and first wife, Emily. Bob was born in Wekusko, Manitoba, on April 13, 1934. He was the youngest of four children. Bob was home schooled in his younger years and then went to The Pas to attend school. He started to work early in life. At 16 he drove for Transport and following that worked for Resources at Wekusko. He then moved to Flin Flon and began working for HBM&S and married his first wife, Emily. After Bob and Emily parted, Bob and Marg married and their blended family consisted of Dawn, Kerry, Monique, Bryan, Crystal, Renee, Rachelle, Anita, Dean, Robbie and Bonnie. Bob was a jack of all trades. He worked construction at the Weather Station, Flin Flon Airport and Perimeter Highway as heavy equipment operator, worked on the construction of the Flin Flon Hotel, worked as a mechanic, did small motor repair, drove truck, bus, taxi and ambulance, did plumbing, built ice bridges and in 1999 retired from SPMC. His two jobs he was very proud of were owner/operator of Rainville Trucking and Border Bobcat. Bob loved the bush, quadding, hunting, being out on the snow machine until he could no longer do it, handguns, guitars, music, and when family and friends got together. He looked forward to Mondays when Marg went to her meeting and the guys would come for coffee and most recently his great grandson's visits which also included daughters, granddaughters and grandsons. Bob did not need a calendar to know when company was coming. Family suppers were a great event for him and something he looked forward to. Services for Bob were held Monday, September 22, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church with Father Paul Bringleson officiating. Remembrance of Bob was given by daughter Anita, granddaughters Tina, Dani, Melissa and caregiver Alice Nasselquist. Following the service lunch was served by the Catholic Women's League at St. Ann's Parish Hall. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada, c/o Northern Rainbow's End, 55 Main Street, Flin Flon R8A 1J7. On-line condolences or purchasing a Life Candle may be made at www.dadsonfuneralhome.com. Dadson Funeral Home & Crematorium was entrusted with the arrangements. 204-687-5821 We cannot thank everyone enough for everything they did for us. To Alice and Joanne who were there for us with their hugs, caring and help that evening. To all our Homecare staff who were so great with Bob, without them we would not have been able to carry out Bob's wish to remain at home. To Dr. Kucparic for his visit. To our honourary pallbearers, Ray Rossington, Terry Crone, John Daschuk, Joseph (Jo Jo) Cormier, Dean Tait, Sid Garant and Olaf Hettrick, usher Dana Dadson, and memorial attendants Kim and Darren Whitbread. To Dadson Funeral Home, Darren and Dana who were always there for us. To Father Paul Bringleson. To Laurel Mackie and Tiffany Ealey for the wonderful power point. To Chuck Gareau for all your help. Thank you so much for the cards, online condolences, flowers, food, meals, donations, gift certificates, phone calls and visits. We could not have made it through this time without all the caring of our friends and family. We are blessed to have a community such as ours. God bless you all. Marg, Dawn, Monique, Bryan, Crystal, Rachelle, Anita and families
