MABEL CAMPBELL WRIGHT (WEIR)

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MABEL CAMPBELL WRIGHT (WEIR) After a short battle with cancer Mabel passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre June 1, 2006, at the age of 82. Mabel was born in Ukiah, CA, March 10, 1924, and later moved with her parents to Winnipeg, MB. She married Jack in March, 1945 and moved to McConnell where they farmed. In 1981 they moved to Shoal Lake. In 1998 she moved to Brandon. Predeceased by her parents, Jack and Mary Weir, brother Stewart Weir (1995), husband Jack (1986), and son Alan (2001). Left to mourn are Susan Wright Cassan (Jim) of Murillo, ON. Grandson Aaron Wright and mother Holly Saunders, of Melita, and sister-in-law Joan Weir of Perth, ON. Mabel has been active in art Clubs, gardening, McConnell United Church and Choir, Eastern star, WI, and Legion. Mabel was an avid reader and enjoyed her crossword puzzles. Upon moving to Brandon, she enjoyed her weekly bowling. Service will be held Monday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Shoal Lake United Church with Rev. Lydia Glawson officiating. Interment at the Hamiota Cemetery. Rae's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Palliative Care, or to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (in memory of Alan). Special thanks to Dr. Ho, Dr. Egan and the staff of Palliative Care Unit for their exceptional and compassionate care.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 03, 2006