NORA MAUDE SMITH (TAIT)

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NORA MAUDE SMITH (nee TAIT) January 7, 1917 - February 21, 2006 Peacefully with her family by her side, at the age of 89, Nora passed away at the Concordia Hospital. Nora was predeceased by her loving husband Norman in 1984; her parents, John and Maude Tait; two brothers and two sisters. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Ken (Sella) and Glenn (Audrey); grandchildren, Barry (Marlyn), Teri (Rob), Jeff (Cathy), Tracie (Rob); great-grandchildren, Ryder, Kaitlyn, Conner and Kristen; two sisters-in-law, Maude Tait and Pam Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Nora was a very outgoing person who enjoyed numerous loyal friendships. Known for her active and social life, she especially enjoyed her many summers with friends and family at Winnipeg Beach. Although her frequent shopping and travel escapades are memorable, central above all else was time spent with family. She was employed for many years by the Manitoba Curling Association retiring in 1980. Nora was a charter member of the Chalmers Ladies Bowling League and active in the social activities of her apartment block as well as her long affiliation with the Elmwood Lunch Bunch. The family wishes to thank all doctors, nurses and staff of Concordia Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 12:30 p.m. at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Hwy. For those who wish viewing will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A private family interment will follow at a later date. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca. Remembrances may be made to The Children's Wish Foundation, 350 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB in Nora's memory. To Those I Loved and Those who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears; Be happy that we had these precious years. I gave to you my love, you can only guess, How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I travelled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on; So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near, And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say Welcome Home CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2006