MARY HEWETT

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MARY HEWETT Mary passed away peacefully on January 28, 2006 at the age of 98. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ron (Dorothy) of Oak Bluff, Shirley Cipryk of Winnipeg, Bob (Vera) of Ottawa, and Ken (Anthea) of Vancouver; grandchildren, Kurt (Dierdre), Todd (Debbie), Rich (Kathee), Laura (Ashley) Smith, Sharon (Kevin) Carroll, Michael Cipryk, Pam (Brian) Scharfstein, Colin (Yoshiko) Cipryk, Diana (Peter) Cobb, Bill (Jennifer), Jamie and Peter; as well as 16 great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband William in 1988. She was born on October 24, 1907 and grew up in Lawson, SK. She and her three siblings were orphaned when Mary was 10. Mary lived a very long and happy life. Her career began as a seam-stress working at Eatons. She met Bill and married in 1931. They spent many years farming in Oak Bluff. She was an Arizona Snowbird for over 25 years. Mary was a woman of dignity. She had a great sense of wit and humour. Her family and friends were her inspiration. She was a kind, loving and strong person with a wonderful spirit. Mary was small in stature but big of heart and always placed the needs of others before those of herself. As per her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at the Golden West Centennial Lodge Beacon Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to the CNIB.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2006