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ELIZABETH BLANCHE PETO (CROSSIN)
Born: Mar 20, 1931
Date of Passing: Dec 05, 2022
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ELIZABETH BLANCHE PETO
(nee CROSSIN)
Peacefully on December 5, 2022, Elizabeth Peto passed away, surrounded by her family.
Beth is survived by her children, Brian (Janice), Barbara Cape (Grant Norman), Bruce (Darlene Karalash), Nancy, and Lynda (Darrell Durling); her grandchildren, Janet and Brent Cape, Laura and Scott Durling, Carly and Brittany Peto; and her great-grandchildren, Aaron, Chiara and Ben. She is also survived by her sister Diana Crossin and many nieces and nephews. Beth was predeceased by her husband Don and brothers, Eric and Bob Crossin.
Beth was born in Winnipeg on March 20, 1931, the daughter of May (Congdon) and Bert Crossin. She grew up in the Wolseley area, attending Wolseley School, Laura Secord School and Gordon Bell High School.
In December 1952, Beth married Don Peto. In January 1954, Brian was born, quickly followed by Barbara, Bruce, Nancy and Lynda. Beth was always active in any community in which she lived. She was an organizer and an enthusiastic supporter, whether it was with her church groups, political action group such as Hog Watch, her union or her apartment coffee group.
After being a full-time mother, Beth returned to full-time employment in 1970 at the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Winnipeg. She loved her role in the annual Junior Winter Games. She transferred to the Volunteer Office at the Riverview Health Centre and retired in 1991. Once retired, Beth and Don enjoyed travelling and Elder Hostel provided many memorable experiences for them both. Cross-country skiing in the winter was a favourite activity that she loved to do with Don and her family. Summers were spent gardening and hosting gatherings at the family cottage on Mackies Island.
Mom's health began to deteriorate just as the pandemic began and she received a diagnosis of developing dementia. The restrictions during the Covid outbreak made the last years of her life challenging. She lived for a time at The Rosewood, The Courtyards of Linden Point, and finally Riverview Health Centre. Through it all, Mom maintained a positive attitude and along with her family, appreciative of the care and support she received from the caring and compassionate staff.
A memorial service celebrating Beth's life will be held Wednesday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Cres. (Parking also available at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Cres.).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation, rhc.mb.ca/rhc-foundation/
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2022
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Expressing deepest condolences to our dear friends Bruce, Darlene, Carly and Brittany for this significant loss to the family. The grief and loss of a loved one is difficult particularly the passing of a significant matriarch with such deep family roots. Know that your broader “family” of those that care and love you all are thinking of you at this time and are here to support in any way as you have always been for others. - Posted by: Nigel and Ann Mohammed and family (Friend and Neighbour) on: Dec 17, 2022
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To Brian Peto and family: My sincere sympathy Brian, and the Peto family - I knew your mom from the Walking Club at the Community Club, quite a few years ago now - your mom was always smiling, feeling 'excellent' when asked, and grateful when I would drive her home - we always had such stimulating conversations. It's good to see you on the golf course as well Brian, hopefully our paths will cross again in the coming summer. Sympathies again! Jeannine Paradis - Posted by: Jeannine Paradis (Friend) on: Dec 15, 2022
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Always an upstanding family too. .....I will miss her. - Posted by: Don Robertson (Presently on Glenlawn Ave.) on: Dec 11, 2022
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To Beth's family, I am so very sorry to hear of Beth's passing. She was my my very dear friend, she was always so thoughtful, kind, and supportive to me. I was indeed so fortunate to have met her. My deepest sympathies. Lorraine De Pape - Posted by: Lorraine De Pape (Friend) on: Dec 10, 2022
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I’m so sorry to hear you’ve lost your mom. She figures so prominently in all my childhood memories of our little dead end street. Beth, as she insisted we call her (but couldn’t seem to do) was a role model for activism- her passionate pursuit of fairness shone forth and certainly impressed me as a kid! The Peto household with its rollicking big-family atmosphere was a place of joy & action Lovely to read how the family has grown. Beth must have been so proud of all of you. Hugs from me - Posted by: Laura Morton (McLaughlin) (Neighbour on Glenlawn Cres) on: Dec 10, 2022