Robert McLeod Stankey

ROBERT MCLEOD STANKEY

August 24, 1955 - February 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert McLeod Stankey at Grace General Hospital in Winnipeg at age 68.

Predeceased by his wife Carol (2019) and his father Harold (1997). Survived by his children, Cathie and Geordie Stankey, mother Helen Stankey, sister Pat (Mark) Owens, sister-in-law Debbie (Mike) McCaffrey, four nephews and their families.

Robert lived in West Kildonan his whole life. After graduating from West Kildonan Collegiate he worked at Coca-Cola until his retirement at 50, working his way up to be part of the Quality Control team.

Robert played with the Lord Selkirk Boy Scout Pipe band as a youth, the Centennial Pipe band and eventually became the Pipe Major of the St. Andrews Society Pipe Band. He devoted many hours to teaching the next generation of pipers. He and Carol were active in the piping community, travelling to Scotland several times to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships with the Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band.

A lover of birds, and animals in general, he spent lots of time outdoors. He enjoyed curling, a pint and many a crossword puzzle. He was proud of his children, loved to walk the family dog Arwen, and relaxing in the backyard.

At his request, there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2024