B. Bracken

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James Andrew Bracken
Obituary
On Sunday, June 23, 2019, Jim Bracken, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at the age of 90.

Jim was born on April 3, 1929 in Calgary, Alberta to George and Jean (Baillie) Bracken. He had a very successful career in sales and completed his career as an entrepreneur and part owner of Coldstream Products of Canada. On July 2, 1955, he married Jean Kindratsky in Penticton, BC and in 1962 they moved to Winnipeg.

Dad was a man of many interests and an avid collector - starting with stamps as a child and progressing into his love for music, reading and photography to name but a few. His engaging smile and inquisitive nature led him to have an extensive and diverse group of friends. He was highly committed to numerous philanthropic and fraternal organizations and always believed in giving back to the community he lived in. Jim had a smile for all he met, a firm handshake, and a story or joke to put a smile on their face as well.

Jim was preceded by his wife, Jean (2004) and several of the large Kindratsky family he married into. He is survived by his children and grandchildren, Rick (Gail) and Alexander of Calgary and Candice Smart (Zach) of Cincinnati; Rob of Bolton, ON; Brenda Bracken-Warwick (Ken) of Winnipeg; Karen Smee (Doug) and Calum and Moira of Winnipeg; and Bruce (Monica) and Madeline and Colin of Richmond Hill, ON and his sister, Marilyn Hewitt (Bill) of Calgary as well as numerous relations of the Bracken and Kindratsky clans.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Brian Sharkey for the excellent care he provided to Dad over the last 30 years and for his guidance and compassion. We would also like to thank the staff on the 4th floor at the Victoria Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Masonic Memorial Centre at 420 Corydon Avenue at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James A. and Jean Bracken Fund at The Winnipeg Foundation, 1350-1 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X3. Online donations can be made at http://www.wpgfdn.org/JamesBracken

James married Jean Kindratsky on 2 Jul 1955 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. Jean (daughter of Joe Kindratsky and Annie (Anne) Stusick) was born on 30 Mar 1930 in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 18 Nov 2004 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MRS. JEAN BRACKEN, R.N. nee KINDRATSKY Suddenly on Wednesday, November 18, 2004, at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB, Jean Bracken passed away peacefully - 74 vital years young. Born in Canora, SK March 30, 1930. Graduated Gr. XII in 1948 in Canora, SK. Graduated as an R.N. at St. Pauls Hospital, Saskatoon, SK in 1951. She was a flight attendant with TCA from 1953-54. She married James A. Bracken on July 2, 1955 in Penticton, BC and moved her family to Winnipeg in 1962. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jim; and children, Richard (Gail) of Calgary, AB, Robert of Bolton, ON, Brenda (Ken) Warwick of Winnipeg, MB, Karen (Douglas) Smee of Winnipeg, MB, and Bruce (Monica) of Richmond Hill, ON; and grandchildren, Alexander & Candice, Calum & Moira, and Madeline & Colin. One of 11 children and survived by seven loving brothers and sisters - Tony, Ed, Ellie, Victor, Vicky, Ev and Nestor. She was predeceased by her parents, Josef Kindratsky and Anna Stusick; sister Mary; and brothers, John and Stanley. A lady of many talents, she knitted, sewed and cross-stitched many beautiful and incredible pieces for not just her immediate family but all who asked - where did you get that amazing item? She was always willing to give. Caring for and raising her family, she loved to share her many talents at large gatherings of family and friends where we collectively enjoyed her fine cooking, homemade wine, and baking. She was a proud member of the Maple Wings and the Three Musketeers (with Verda Wither and Helen MacDiarmid). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean can be made to CancerCare Manitoba (675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9) or the charity of your choice. The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff of 3B and her doctors at St. Boniface Hospital all of whom gave loving care to ensure she was comfortable during her final days with us on this earth. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson "In the Park", Funeral Home & Cemetery, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 925-1120

George married Jean Baillie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joe married Annie (Anne) Stusick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Theresa Zawislak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]