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MARTHA CASSELS

MARTHA MARY CASSELS (nee BOCKSTAEL) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha Cassels on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the age of 79 years. Martha was predeceased by her husband, Tom on November 11, 2011, and her sister, Laura Duguay of Gatineau, Quebec. Martha will be lovingly remembered by her three sons: Ron (Dorotea), Jen and Alex; David (Jill) of Vancouver, Melanie and Garret; Jim, Zach, Brandon and Madison; her two brothers and sisters-in-law: Ted and Sharon Bockstael, and Alan and Jackie Bockstael, brother-in-law Ray and Janine Duguay of Gatineau, Quebec, and sister-in-law Janet Sekora of Vancouver as well as many nephews, nieces and other family and friends. Martha was born in Winnipeg in 1932 and grew up in St. Boniface. She married Tom in 1953 and had three boys. In 1966 Martha and Tom bought their house in Windsor Park where they resided on Hansford Road for 45 years before moving to Seine River Retirement Residence in September of 2011. Martha's love of cottage life began at the Nutimik Lake family cottage in 1954 and then her own cottage at Lester Beach for the last 42 years. Pancakes, cards, happy hours, friends, and large family dinners were a staple at the cottage. Everyone knew that there was always room at the table and a bed somewhere when you showed up, even unexpectedly. Mom loved her bowling, garden, all sports on TV, casino trips, restaurants and her Ladies Club group. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and took pride in all their accomplishments. Mom was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2011 and was not able to defeat the disease. She will be missed by many but, remember that a meal and a bed will always be available at the Beach for her friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held for her family and close friends at a later date. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Feb 2, 2012

MARTHA MARY CASSELS (nee BOCKSTAEL) It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Martha Cassels on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. In keeping with Martha's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Coutu Funeral Chapel. A longer obituary will follow in the Thursday, February 2 edition. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
Publish Date: Jan 28, 2012

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on February 02, 2012

Guest Book(7 entries)

  • Our heartfelt sympathy & condolences go out to all the Cassels family. To us Martha was also a great lady and friend. We will all miss her but we will remember her and Tom always. Love to all & God bless. Pat, Edna, Maureen & Jim
    - Posted by: Pat and Edna Ryan & Family (friends) on: Feb 6, 2012
  • Martha understood the real meaning of life -- the importance of family and friends.-- Our thoughts are with all of her family.
    - Posted by: Dennis & Simone Morgan (cousin) on: Feb 6, 2012
  • Hi Ronald, Dorotea, Jimmy, David and families. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your mom and dad. You are all in our thoughts. My own thoughts bring back many fond memories of times spent with your mom and dad when I was growing up in Winnipeg. I will always cherish them.
    - Posted by: John and Brenda Bochard (Your dad's cousin John in Castlegar, BC) on: Feb 5, 2012
  • Martha had a love for life and she lived it with joy and happiness. She loved her family and friends and always had a smile for everyone. She made our lives brighter. We will miss you, Martha. With sincere sympathy to family and friends.
    - Posted by: Michelle Orieux-Becker (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2012
  • Ronald, Dorothy, Jimmy, David and families. Brother Ted & Sharon and Brother Allen & Jackie. Know that our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God's love, comfort, & peace surround you during this time of sorrow. Martha was loved by all who knew her. Her warmth, love, and kindness will be remembered. Martha will be greatly missed, but I know Tom and Martha are together once again.
    - Posted by: Roger & Eileen Orieux and Family (Close Friends ) on: Jan 30, 2012
  • Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
    - Posted by: Christine (Hallem) Ward (Friend) on: Jan 29, 2012
  • Our sincere condolences to her three sons & their families. A very heavy cross to bear after the recent passing of Tom. Our prayers are with you. We knew Martha as a kind, devoted and loving individual who suffered much pain and anxiety in her later life.
    - Posted by: May & Rene Bochard (Aunt & Uncle) on: Jan 29, 2012

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