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ROBERT (BOB) WILLIAM SAWATSKY BURGESS

December 14, 1958 ~ January 30, 2026

Suddenly, while walking to a volunteer job, Robert (Bob) Burgess died at age 67 on January 30, 2026 in Winnipeg.

Bob was born in Red Lake, Ontario, and was raised in Dryden, Fort Frances, Atikokan, Nipigon, Madsen, and Starratt-Olsen. He left home at 16 and lived happily for many years in a suite in the Dansereau home in Red Lake.

For over 20 …

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Community Involvement

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Winnipeg Goodwill

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Manitoba Antique Association

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What causes did Bob care about most?
Collecting all sorts of things. And he loved animals - Bob was often referred to as …
Collecting all sorts of things. And he loved animals - Bob was often referred to as the 'anima…
Collecting all sorts of things. And he loved animals - Bob was often referred to as the 'animal whisperer'.
What were Bob's favorite sports teams?
Bob disliked sports and sports culture.
Bob disliked sports and sports culture.
Bob disliked sports and sports culture.
What were Bob's favorite drinks?
Diet Pepsi and milkshakes.
Diet Pepsi and milkshakes.
Diet Pepsi and milkshakes.
What were Bob's favorite foods?
Burgers, fries, chicken tenders, seafood. Bob was a 'meat and potatoes' kind of guy.…
Burgers, fries, chicken tenders, seafood. Bob was a 'meat and potatoes' kind of guy. He really…
Burgers, fries, chicken tenders, seafood. Bob was a 'meat and potatoes' kind of guy. He really enjoyed all you can eat …

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Born

1958
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Passed away

January 30th, 2026
Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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Robert "Bob" Burgess