Albert Joseph Jacobs

Dad was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on December 14, 1925. He is survived by his wife Elsie of 66 years, son David (Denise), daughters Doreen (Peter), Brenda (Danny), grandchildren Kristen (Kerry). Cecily (Rob), Kaleigh (James), Dana, Ashley (Mike), Sabrina and great grandchildren Calla, Hunter, and Braxsen.

Dad was a child soldier during WWII having lied about his age to enlist and seek adventure.

After the war he moved to Winnipeg and worked for over 30 years as an automotive mechanic ending his career in 1982 as Shop Foreman with McNaught Pontiac. Dad could fix almost anything and helped many with their automotive and other repairs. He had many happy years in retirement travelling with Mom in their motor home to Arizona in winter and living at Twin Lakes Beach in summer. A highlight for him was obtaining his private pilots license and being honoured by the Winnipeg Flying Club as the oldest graduate of the private pilot program. He took great pride in staying active and at the age of 90 checking his Fitbit often. He will be sadly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 20 at 2:00 PM at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home 1291 McGillivray Boulevard with interment to follow in Thomson “In the Park” Cemetery. Viewing will take place one hour prior to service.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of ones choice.