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Ernest James Gamblin Sr. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest James Gamblin Sr. of Cranberry Portage, Manitoba. Ernest passed away with his family at his side, Thursday, December 16, 2004 at St. Anthony's Hospital, The Pas, age 80 years. Ernest was born Wednesday, September 24, 1924 in God's Lake Narrows, Manitoba to Delia Hill and William Gamblin. Ernest married Barbara Ilene Beardy, June 26, 1944. Together they raised 14 children. Ernest leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ilene Gamblin; daughters, Mary (Herman) Fosseneuve - Cranberry Portage, Delia Erickson (Frank Ranville - Cross Lake, Anne (Dwight) Hodgson - Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Veronica Gamblin - Cranberry Portage, Patricia Gamblin - Winnipeg, Cathy Gamblin - Sioux Ste. Marie, Ontario, Roberta Gamblin (Jeff Pederson) - Winnipeg, Lisa (Irvin) Head - Cranberry Portage; sons, Steve (Jill) Gamblin - Orangeville, Ontario, Ernest James Gamblin Jr. - Ontario, Michael (Colleen) Gamblin - Miniota, Henry Gamblin - Red Deer, Alberta, Kelly (Virginia) Gamblin - Cranberry Portage; 52 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother, William (Billy) Gamblin - Cross Lake, sister, Jane Marx - Winnipeg; sisters-in-law, Alice (Daniel) Ross - Cross Lake, Patricia (Phillip) Carrier - Cross Lake, Ruth Beardy - Cross Lake, Florence Beardy (Paul) - Winnipeg, Christine (Bill) Holobow - Winnipeg; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many other family members and friends. Ernest was predeceased by his mother, Delia Gamblin; infant son, daughter, Irene Kastrukoff; brother, Reginald Gamblin; brother-in-law Donald Beardy; sister-in-law Francis Ross; nephew, Norman Ross (son of Francis); infant granddaughter; infant grandson, Joseph Lyle Gamblin; great granddaughter, Miranda Fosseneuve; infant great granddaughter, Arlene Morrisseau; son-in-law, Steve Kastrukoff; mother-in-law, Catherine Beardy; father-in-law, Henry Beardy. Our dad was a humble man who liked nothing better than to spend time with his family. He loved all of his grandchildren and liked to play jokes on them all the time. He had the most angelic and beautiful smile when he was amused. He was also a very generous, loving husband and always provided everything his family needed. Throughout his life, Dad loved to listen to music and sing country songs. He was a man of many talents; he played the harmonica and guitar at the same time while jigging up a storm. Dad worked for the Canadian National Railway for 33 years. He made many moves along the Bay Line where he built us a new home each time. He loved nature and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. Our dad loved children and would feed every child that would come into his home and provided for all. Prayers and visitation was held Saturday, December 18, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home led by Rev. Grahme Spear. A wake service was held Sunday evening, December 19, 2004 at the Cranberry Portage Elementary School Gymnasium. The funeral service was held Monday, December 20, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at the Frontier Collegiate Gymnasium, Cranberry Portage, Manitoba with James Hemauer presiding. Several memories and tributes were given by family members. Active pallbearers were Geoff Erickson, Kendall Chartrand, Jordan Gamblin, Trevor Fosseneuve, Tyson Gamblin, Dean Erickson. Honourary pallbearers were Pierre Saultier, Roger Carriere, Bryan Lundie, Dale Cowan, Steve Gamblin - son, Ernest Gamblin Jr. - son, Michael Gamblin - son, Henry Gamblin - son, Kelly Gamblin - son, and sons-in-law. Honour Guard were Vincent Gamblin and Robert Erickson, Jr. Following the interment prayers at Cranberry Portage Cemetery, a luncheon was held at the Cranberry Portage Elementary School Gymnasium. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements.
