EDITH ELLA SALISBURY

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EDITH ELLA SALISBURY Peacefully, on Monday, September 19, 2005 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Edith Salisbury passed away at the age of 84 years. Edith was predeceased by her daughter Christina Rawluk; September 5, 2004. She is lovingly remembered by her beloved husband Harry; their granddaughter Christy Rawluk; sister Hedwig Redlick; Bill and Cheryl Redlick, John and Margaret Redlick, Fraser and Ainsley; as well as Christy's father Roman Rawluk. Edith was born in Germany, February 21, 1921 to Christina and Martin Fitz. In 1931, they immigrated to Nova Scotia Canada. Edith received her elementary and intermediate education in Antigonish. She received her teachers certificate at Teachers College in Truro, Nova Scotia. Later she received her bachelors degree in German, Art and English. For many years she taught school in many Montreal schools and Lavalle schools. In 1979, they both retired from teaching and decided to explore different parts of Canada and U.S.A. during the winter months where Edith loved to sample various types of food. A private funeral service will be held on Monday, September 26, at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. with Rev. David Cornish presiding. A private interment will follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens in the family plot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Edith to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (Manitoba Division). Special thanks are extended to the Doctors and nursing staff at the St. Boniface Hospital in particular Dr. R. Davey for all their care and kindness given to Edith and her family. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2005