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Memorable Manitobans: Roderick Keith “Rod” McEwen (1955-2020)
Educator.
Born at Ottawa, Ontario on 14 April 1955, son of police officer Alexander Keith McEwen (1916-1988) and teacher Helen Isabelle Warbeck (1923-2007), his childhood was spent at Stonewall. He received a BSc degree in Geology and a teaching diploma (1976) from the University of Manitoba. A 34-year career in teaching included service at Riverbend Colony School, Brookdale Elementary School (1991-1994), and Spruce Woods Colony School (c2007). He died on 28 October 2020. He was survived by a wife and three children.
Sources:
“Locals,” Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times, 1 May 1974, page 2.
Obituary [Alexander Keith McEwen], Winnipeg Free Press, 5 August 1988, page 40.
“Brookdale school news,” Neepawa Banner, 16 September 1991, page 9.
“Brookdale playground grand opening,” Neepawa Banner, 19 September 1994, page 4.
Obituary [Helen McEwen], Winnipeg Free Press, 21 July 2007.
“Colony teachers ready for year,” Neepawa Banner, 5 October 2007, page 12.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 10 November 2020.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 10 November 2020
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