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CHRISTINE STELLA TOWNSEND
Born: Jul 11, 1950
Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHRISTINE STELLA TOWNSEND July 11, 1950 - January 26, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Christine at the age of 61 years. Christine will be dearly remembered by her mother, Lylene Mckenzie; her son, Harley Townsend; her sister, Beverley Mckenzie; her brothers, Lyle Mckenzie (Donna) and Warren Mckenzie (Karen); her son-in-law, Art Cowger; and her grandchildren: Brad Cowger and Sarah Cowger. She will be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Christine was predeceased by her father, Alexander Ross Mckenzie; her brother, Thomas Stanley Mckenzie, and her daughter, Leslie Anne Townsend. Christine immensely enjoyed her great love of nursing that spanned over 30 years. She was a graduate of the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Christine received an Outstanding Award of Achievement upon graduation from the Health Sciences Centre. Christine went on to nurse at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre and Fort McMurray Hospital. She had a great love of her nursing and whilst working full time she took upon herself to specialize in Intensive Care, Critical Care and Emergency, and with great determination and zeal, utilized all her specializations to give top quality and great care for her patients. That was our beloved Christine. Whilst working at the University of Alberta, Christine studied at the university and with great success graduated with her Bachelor of Science of Nursing Degree. Christine nursed internationally in the Gulf War - Saudi Arabia in 1990, worked diligently on Mediterranean and Caribbean ships, and wherever the challenge of nursing would take her. She was honoured to receive her Certificate of Achievement for 25 Years of Service in the Province of Alberta for her nursing. She loved nature, skiing, sewing, photography and was an avid reader. Christine believed that knowledge and wisdom was the best education anyone could ever acquire. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Appel Funeral Homes/Central Memorial Chapel, 10530 - 116 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201, 9452 - 51 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I am so very saddened to hear about Christine's passing. I do so hope that you, her family know how much she meant to the nursing profession. She was indeed a "nurse's nurse" . I feel proud to have known her and am proud of her for all that she has accomplished in her short life. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Peg Holt (Collegue from her Inital ICU dates at HSC. ) on: Feb 07, 2012
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It is with great sadness that I read of Christine's passing. We have kept in touch over the many years since our time @ HSC. She was a true friend, in every meaning of the word. She helped me through many of the tough times in my life. She was an intelligent, compassionate nurse and shared this with her classmates and students over the years. My late mother would frequently ask "how is that friend of yours, Chris, doing? She really is something the way she overcame so many obstacles in her life". I couldn't agree more. I am proud to have called her my friend. Rest well Chris! - Posted by: Pam Harrison (Fellow classmate -Class of 1980 HSC) on: Feb 06, 2012
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So truly sorry to hear of Christine's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. The nursing field has lost one diligent, caring, compassionate person. Even though I have not talked to her in years, she was often on my mind. Loved her truly. - Posted by: Lisa Goode () on: Feb 03, 2012