ADOLPH ZERBIN
Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On July 5, 2023 @ 1:35 pm In Obituaries | 19 Comments
February 21, 1940 ~ June 29, 2023
Loving husband, father and grandfather, Ad (Adolph) Zerbin of Pinawa, MB, passed away peacefully at age 83, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara (nee Wooden), children Lisa (Mark), Wendy (Richie), Dan, and Michelle (Richard), grandchildren Trent, Reanne (Jordan), Jordan, William (Angela), Emmi, Shaelyn, and Aliya, brother Henry (Megan), and sister Trudy. He is predeceased by brothers John and Ed.
Ad was born in Poland of the late Emil and Wanda Zerbin, and emigrated with his parents and siblings to Winnipeg at the age of 7. He attended the University of Manitoba and became an electrical engineer. He met Barbara, a nursing student at the St. Boniface School of Nursing, and they married July 5, 1963. He started his career at Bell Canada in North Bay, Ontario, then took a position at AECL in 1967, where he remained until retiring in 1994. Ad and Barb settled in Pinawa, raising their four children there, and developing many close and long-lasting friendships.
Ad and his family were part of the Pinawa Lutheran Church in which Ad was involved in the building committee and the Sunday School program. For many years he was an active member of the Lions Club and the Pinawa Golf and Curling Club executive.
Ad’s father built a cottage at Red Rock Lake in the Whiteshell. The family spent many summers there, hosting friends, extended family, and hockey and Sunday School windups. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, canoeing, berry picking, and many a night playing cards and laughing around the fire.
Ad was an avid runner, and completed 25 consecutive Manitoba marathons as well as the Boston, Twin Cities, and the Hawaii Marathon to name a few.
Ad and Barb loved camping and took the family on many memorable trips. They continued their camping adventures after the kids left home, outfitting a camper-van and traveling with friends and relatives across Canada and the States.
Ad loved to travel with Barb and went on cruises and vacations to many destinations around the world. Ad would take countless photos which he put onto slides. He would host viewing parties which were enjoyed (endured) by all. Over the years, Ad often loved reminiscing through the photos, and his family is grateful to have these lasting memories that they will continue to share with his grandchildren. Ad was always thankful for his family, friends, and many blessings.
The family would like to thank the Pinawa Lac du Bonnet Homecare ladies who cared for him so well and brightened his days. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or a charity of choice.
As per Ad’s wishes, a private graveside family service will be held.
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So Sorry. My Thoughts are with you at this time. God Bless You All, Dorothy
Condolence’s to you and your family so sorry to hear about Ad.
So sorry to hear of Mr. Zerbin’s passing. Many memories of babysitting the Zerbin children across the street. My condolences to all the family. May your memories keep a special place in your hearts.
Dear Barbara and family, so sorry to hear of Ad’s passing. Spent many hockey seasons in the stands with Ad and a group of Dads who rarely missed their sons hockey games. My wife, Julie, and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please share my condolences with your family.
Sincerely,
Virginia Mathews
Dear Barb, Lisa, Mark and all the rest of the Zerbin family,
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Ad. Our hearts are so heavy for all of you. We really enjoyed getting to know him and loved our discussions around sports. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Love Darcia and David Light
Dear Barb and family, I am very sorry to hear of Ad’s passing. Please pass on our condolences. Brenda
So sorry to hear Ad has passed. I have many fond memories spent with the Zerbin family. The Buchanan family sends our condolences.
Sorry to hear of Ad’s passing Barb. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Dear Barb — so very sorry to hear about Ad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time !
Dale and Laura
Barb, Lisa and Mark, and the rest of the family.
We we sorry to hear of Ad’s passing. He cared soo much for his family and friends. Cherish the memories.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rena and Brian Corbett
Barb, Lisa, Wendy, Dan, Michelle & families:
What a lovely Tribute to Ad, I know he will be missed. We have known the family for 50 years and I must say have many fond memories of our times spent together.
Keep the wonderful memories close to your heart. My sincere Condolences and Love to all
Joan
Barb and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May the memories you shared as a family bring you comfort and peace.
Sincere condolences,
Ray and Carol
Deepest condolences to you and your family, Barb. May your good memories of Ad comfort and sustain you all.
Martha Froese
It took a while for the news to reach Chris and I.
We are very sorry to hear Of Ad’s passing.
We shared many times and events with Ad and family members
either running in hockey rinks or in the schools.
Our sincerest condolences to you, Barb, and your family..
To Barb and Family
So sorry for your loss. Memories and the support of people who care
will make this loss bearable. Stay strong.
Shirley Boyle
Dear Barb &All your families
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Ad. The photos & obituary show times to be remembered.
Thinking of you & your family& knowing family & friends will bring peace.
Peggy & Ken Sigurdson
Barb, we have just become aware of Ad’s passing. We offer sincere condolences to you and your family. Having known Ad personally and having worked with him, I know what a fine person he was. Kind thoughts
Ellen and Harry Johnson
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Dear Barb and family
So sorry Ad has passed. I remember when you and Ad and started family moved to Pinawa. My memories of Ad really started at the Pinawa Curling Club – a second home to many of us in those days. He was also my last Branch Manager at AECL. He always had an impish smile sand greeting whenever we met. Yes, he and others, Definitely wore a path down 211 and various routes in Pinawa. Ad was definitely one of the many pillars of the Pinawa “family” who will be missed but remembered
Gail [Schatzlein]