Manor Park Notables
Manor Park Notable – Robert “Bob” Roy Gardiner (1929-2025)
Famously debonair and astute, Bob’s life in the arts spanned more than seven distinguished decades
Bob Gardiner was born in Winnipeg at the start of the Depression. He was deeply proud of his Manitoban roots… Continue reading “Manor Park Notable – Robert “Bob” Roy Gardiner (1929-2025)”
MP Notables – Graham Arthur Rubeli (1936-2023) and Mari Rubeli (1938-2024)
A legacy of talent, caring and contribution
Graham and Mari Rubeli, devoted to family and long-time residents of Manor Park, lived creative and rewarding lives, leaving an… Continue reading “MP Notables – Graham Arthur Rubeli (1936-2023) and Mari Rubeli (1938-2024)”
Tony Clarke (1944 – 2024)
Social justice crusader, author and mentor, loving family man
Tony Clarke led an impassioned, multi-faceted life, dedicated equally to addressing complex world issues and to relishing the joys of… Continue reading “Tony Clarke (1944 – 2024)”
MP Notable-Robert Bennett and Marion Eileen Bennett
Proud, early ‘settlers’ of the Village of Manor Park. Centurions, lovingly inseparable for 77 years.
Bob and Marion Bennett were a dedicated team, partners in marriage and in their commitment to and involvement in the… Continue reading “MP Notable-Robert Bennett and Marion Eileen Bennett”
MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)
Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.
The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”
MP Notable–Hugh John Robertson
Hugh John Robertson (1939 – 2024) Adventuresome and scholarly, Hugh’s zest for teaching, research and the environment knew no bounds.
Hugh John Robertson (1939-2024), who passed away peacefully this spring, led a full and passionate life, always seeing opportunities from… Continue reading “MP Notable–Hugh John Robertson”
Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)
Bright, funny and selfless, Di absolutely craved knowledge and sharing that knowledge with others
Diane “Di” Bethune, who moved to Manor Park with her husband in 1966 to raise their children here, died in… Continue reading “Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)”