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Bill Blight

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DR. WILLIAM JOHN BLIGHT

(20/12/2025)

Predeceased by wife Donna (Crosland), son David, daughter in-law Lori (Kostelniak), and sister Elizabeth. He is survived by, son Stephen, Donna (Hnytka), grandsons Jordan and Jared (Lori), step-grandchildren Brea and Riley (Donna), grandsons Henry and William (David and Marzena), daughter-in-law Marzena Slabon. 


Bill was raised during the war. His father Clifford was a bomber instructor, so as a child he spent time exploring all over Canada. He loved spending time at the family farm in Oakville Manitoba. As the war ended, he moved to Regina to finish high school. Bill completed his Bachelor of Science and Medical degree at University of Saskatoon. During post-secondary school he was very proud of his summer jobs, Mapping the Mackenzie valley and digging for Dinosaurs fossils in the Cypress Hills with the Regina Museum. He met his wife Donna at Saskatoon Hospital where she worked as a nurse. 


Bill interned at St. Boniface Hospital, spending over 40 years there, culminating as Head of Family Medicine. He also ran a private practice in Windsor Park. Bill was always fascinated by technology which led him to being the first private practice doctor in Manitoba to computerize his office, which in turn, led his sons into the fields of Computer Science and Engineering. 


He enjoyed spending time at Falcon lake, reading, relaxing and taking in nature. In his later years he moved into the Winnipeg Canoe Club assisted living, where he raved about the meals. When his health began failing, going to the hospital felt like going home because he had worked there for 40 years.


A celebration of life will be held in early spring.


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Neeraj, Rupali

December 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM

My thoughts are with you on your father's passing. I remember our hospital visit with my spouse Rupali. We talked for an hour and had some good laughs, making the most of every moment even if hearing was tough. Those memories stay in our heart. Strength to you.

Doris Ames

December 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Bill was a duck hunter, canoeist, outdoorsman and so much more. Always a kind friend and full of fun and stayed that way until the very end.

Kent Crosland

December 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM

Uncle Bill, I will miss hearing your stories about exploring the rivers and lakes of Northern Manitoba. You and Donna were always so welcoming and generous. You also did an exceptional job raising Steven and David.

Darlene Steeves. ( Reske)

December 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Dr Blight was a very compassionate person. He was my doctor from elementary school until he retired. I am 70 now.

 

He was in the delivery room for both my children . After having my first child, I'm sure I called him every week.!

 

He was on holidays when my second child was born, and he still came for the delivery

 

He was very calming !

 

My deepest sympathy to his family!

 

He will be dearly missed!

 

 

Richard Kennett

December 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM

I repared and cared for his old English Tall Case (Grandfather) clock since 2014. What a joy that clock was to Bill! He was proud of the day he had found it at an auction in a small town in rural Manitoba many decades ago and he examined it most days to see if any minor adjustments were needed. Bill and his clock were good friends and I enjoyed my routine repair visists with them both. On one occasion he took a candid polaroid picture of me struggling with the clock and presented it to me at the end of the repair. He had a huge mischievous grin on his face!

Paul Gaudry

December 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Condolences on the passing of Dr. Blight. He was my doctor in the late 70s. I will always remember when I came into his office. He would always ask me " how are you doing?" My response was "ok" . His response" then what are you doing here?" He was a wonderful doctor.

Nicole (then Cardinal)

December 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Dr. Blight was my childhood doctor. He retired when I was about 18 and I was so sad when he did. A beautiful man and a beautiful soul. My dad used to say that Dr. Blight was the best diagnostic doctor there was. He saved my grandfathers life when he called an ambulance to his clinic as he felt my grandpa was having an aneurysm. He was and he was saved because of Dr. Blight. I have thought of him so many times since then, and now in my 50s. Sending my deepest condolences to Dr. Blights "kids" and grandkids. May he rest in peace with Donna.

Ken Reddig

December 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM

We got to know Dr. Blight through his sister with whom I worked at Archives Manitoba. He and and Donna were a wonderful couple and he was a delight to speak with. I enjoyed time conversing on a whole variety of topics. Generaously we were invited to his Falcoln Lake cottage a number of times--first to the original and then the new one cottage he built with this sister. His was a life well lived and and devoted to family and community. Thanks Bill for being a good friend.

Karen Pitsanuk

December 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Sorry for your loss 🌹

Shelley Hirsch

December 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Stephen & Donna, My deepest condolences on your loss. May Bill rest peacefully.🙏 and may you find comfort in the beautiful memories. Amen. Thinking of you, Shelley Hirsch

Floyd Hartog

December 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Hi Steven and Donna

 

We are thinking of you. I didn't get to know your dad well, but the time we spent with him really cemented the thought of what a kind man he was. I hope your many fond memories of him being you comfort.

 

Floyd, Nicky and Matthew

Shelley Sweeney

December 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM

I got to know Bill and Donna when I moved to Winnipeg, having been friends with Bill's dad, Cliff, In Regina. I will remember Bill's many great stories of his adventures and his fascinating experiences in the medical world!

Kristen Bannatyne

December 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Donna, Stephen and family,

 

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories make the days feel less heavy.

 

The Bannatynes

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