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FLORA (KEITH) SWAITY
Born: Jul 18, 1931
Date of Passing: Jun 02, 2021
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FLORA (KEITH) SWAITY
1931 - 2021
Flora was predeceased by three sisters, two brothers, her first husband Ronald Keith, second husband Russ Swaity, and son Don. She leaves to mourn a brother and sister in BC, and her five remaining children, Ron (Susan), Gord (Liz), John (Leah), Wendy (Tom) and Ward (Joanne). She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Pat, and Russ's five children and their families.
Flora was born on July 18, 1931 in Tisdale, SK and moved to BC with her family as a young girl. At age 17, she struck out on her own and relocated to Winnipeg where she met her first husband of 33 years, Ronald Keith. Together they raised six successful children and founded the largest independent insurance brokerage in Winnipeg's North End. In 1996, Flora married Russ Swaity and they remained partners until his death in 2010.
In recent years, progressive dementia robbed Flora of most of her memories but this didn't change her zest for life, fierce independence, and mischievous personality. It is these qualities that her family will remember and cherish most.
Special thanks to management and staff at the Irene Baron Eden Centre and to the nursing staff on Faith Lane at the River East Personal Care Home for their care and compassion over the past three years, and in particular during Flora's final two weeks before passing.
Rest In Peace Mom. You will be
sadly missed and always remembered.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 05, 2021
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I am so sorry for your loss May Flora Rest In Peace - Posted by: Marilyn Huntbatch / Nettie McWilliams daughter (Friend) on: Sep 10, 2021
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Flo was my grandmother in every way that counted. She has been in my life since I was 10, when she married my Gida, Russ. She never forgot to call me on my birthday and always insisted I stay with them when I visited. She was a wonderful lady, and I will never forget the love she gave me. I’m so sorry for your loss, her memory will live on in her family. Xoxo Andrea - Posted by: Andrea Washenfelder (Grandmother (step)) on: Jun 10, 2021
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I am so sorry for loss she was a great neighbor and friend to my mom. We wish to send condolences to the whole family. Again So sorry. Dawn Aisenstat - Posted by: DAWN AISENSTAT (Friend) on: Jun 06, 2021
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Please accept my sincere condolences for your family’s loss. She was a wonderful person, and will always be remembered. - Posted by: Irene kusie (Friend) on: Jun 05, 2021
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Condolences to the entire family. My prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Linda Keith (friend) on: Jun 05, 2021