ANN MADELINE TESAR (SMITH)

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ANN MADELINE TESAR (nee SMITH) Peacefully, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, with her loving family at her side, Ann passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 70, after a lengthy illness. Ann was predeceased by her mother Doris, daughter Holly-Ann, father-in-law Frank, mother-in-law Winnie and nephew Edward Smith. Ann is survived by her husband and best friend Joe; daughters, Pat Tesar and son Byron, Deloris McQueen (Rob) and children, Jenna and Kyle, sons, Mark Tesar (Cindy) and son Joey and Brian, father George, brothers, Wayne (Shirley), Richard (Pat). Mom was devoted to her parents, Doris and George and visited them yearly in Quebec and later in Ontario no matter where she lived with her family. Ann met Joe in Red Lake, ON and they married on September 5, 1959. Together they lived at Armstrong, ON, Churchill, MB and finally resided in Winnipeg since 1967. Ann was a stay at home super mom to her children and took such great pride, love and affection in raising her family and always put her family first. One of her greatest joys was providing the warm Christmas atmosphere for her family. She had a love for music, enjoyed her garden, flowers, needlepoint, knitting and other hobby crafts, camping and fishing with her entire family and bowling in her many leagues. Mom always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say about everyone. Mom, you will always be in our hearts. Your kindness, compassion and joy for life inspired us and many others. You will be forever missed. The family would like to express a special thanks to SICU and the ER department at St. Boniface Hospital for the care and compassion shown during this difficult time. Thanks to Riverview Health Centre for her care during her stay. A celebration of Ann's life will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 p.m. in Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 MCGILLIVRAY BLVD (BETWEEN PEMBINA WAVERLEY) 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2006