GLADYS BERNICE VERNIE (SUTHERLAND) -

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GLADYS BERNICE VERNIE (nee SUTHERLAND) 1928 - 2005 Peacefully, in the morning of December 5, 2005, Gladys Bernice Vernie passed away at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 57 years John; her loving children, Brian (Barb) and Marilyn (Jim); her grandchildren, Lyn (Juan), Melaine (Jason), Christa (Geoff), Anna-Marie, Billy (Kristy); as well as her five great-grandchildren. Gladys also leaves to mourn her sister Millie Huzzey; brother Frankie (Minnie); sisters-in-law, Martha Sutherland and Stephie Plexman; brother-in-law Jim (Alice) Vernie; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Gladys was predeceased by her son Larry; parents, Donald and Whellemina; and brothers, Earl and Douglas. She was born in Selkirk on March 23, 1928 and lived her life there until her passing. Gladys had many different skills and talents that she used through out her career from catering at Rose Marie to being a baker's helper at the family bakery, Southview Bakery, to a kitchen aide at the Tudor House Nursing Home. She was a very kindhearted and generous woman willing to help anyone who needed her. Gladys was a devoted bingo player, an avid bowler and enjoyed family time playing Yahtzee and Scrabble. Before being diagnosed with Alzheimer's she enjoyed travelling south and the annual road trips to Vancouver, BC to visit her grandchildren. The Vernie family would like to thank the staff at the Selkirk Betel Home and Dr. Demsas for their kind compassionate care of Gladys as well as the home care workers. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk with viewing one hour prior to. Rev. Ken Pawluk will be officiating. Cremation will follow the service and interment of ashes will take place in the St. Clements Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, your donations can be made in Glady's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Manitoba, Unit 10, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2005