MATILDA (TILLIE) DORIS MARSHALL SNEAD -

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MATILDA (TILLIE) DORIS MARSHALL SNEAD 1930 - 2006 Peacefully on June 20, 2006 Tillie passed away with family by her side as she lost her year long battle with cancer. Her memory will be lovingly remembered by her only son Kerry, daughter-in-law Susan, grandchildren Blake and Brittney; brothers Eddie, Ray (Mildred), Lorne (Rose); sisters, Margaret, Mavis (Walter) and brother-in-law Ken (Audrey). She was predeceased by her husband Norman and parents Tom and Doris, as well as two sisters and three brothers. Tillie was born in Vita, MB on July 4, 1930 and raised in the Woodmore area. Always helping at home, she soon learned to be a wonderful cook and baker of bread and buns. In 1951, she married Norman Snead and they farmed in the Woodmore area until Norman passed away in 1993. She was an active community member, working hard for over 50 years with the Woodmore Women's Institute and as a 4-H leader for 15 years right up till the age 75. Her teaching and active role with youth in the 4-H club kept her young at heart. After Norman's passing she moved to Steinbach where she could be closer to her family, especially her grandchildren Blake and Brittney whom she adored. She soon became the neighbourhood grandma for Fernwood Bay and Coral Crescent. Tillie was an active member of the Steinbach United Church and the Serving Seniors organization, which included helping with the preparation of meals for the Meals on Wheels Program. Tillie enjoyed playing various card games, and learned to play bridge at the age of 64; sewing with her 4-H girls, and knitting many mittens and afghans kept her busy. We would often come home and be pleasantly surprised to find the counter full of meat pasties, buns, cookies, pickles and pies as well as the ironing done. She had a green thumb when it came to her garden and flowers and looked after her own yard right up until a year ago. Last summer she was diagnosed with cancer and fought through chemo and radiation treatments. The hardest blow came with the loss of her eyesight but she met every challenge with determination. We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for all the love, prayers, acts of kindness, visits, phone calls and support shown to us from all of our family and friends during Mom's illness. To the wonderful staff from Steinbach Home Care Program, the support of the Steinbach Cancer Care Staff, the dedicated care of Dr. Gordon Dyck and the Bethesda nursing staff, we thank you for making Mom's journey of this dreaded disease bearable. Aunt Margaret - no words can express the love and support you have given our family. Truly there is no sister like you and we will be forever grateful to you. Funeral services for Matilda will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Greenridge United Church at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will take place on Friday, June 23 at Steinbach Funeral Home from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and one-half hour prior to the service. Interment will follow after the funeral service in the Greenridge Cemetery. Donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or a charity of your choice. A cluster of precious memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God had spared you If only for a few more years You left a special memory And a sorrow too great to hold To us who loved and lost you Your memory will never grow old. STEINBACH FUNERAL HOME 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2006