JOAN DOLORES CRATE

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JOAN DOLORES CRATE November 27, 1941 - July 13, 2006 Peacefully with her family by her side Joan Dolores Crate (nee: Lounsbury) of Fisher River, Manitoba passed away at Percy E. Moore Hospital, Hodgson, Manitoba following a short battle with cancer on July 13, 2006. Mother was born in the Old Grace Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, November 27, 1941. Remaining to cherish her memory are her husband of 39 years Thomas: children Shelly (Robert), Sandra (Dudley), Lorelei (Mike), Jeffrey (Wendy), Roberta (Douglas); grandchildren Maxine, Jillian, Lisa, Tom, Shane, Samantha, Todd, Jessica, Scott and Carly; great-grandchildren Shaylynne, Alexis and Royden. Also sisters Sharon Unfried and Gail (Charlie) Jones; nieces Heather, Charlene, Julie, Rachel; nephews Glen, Blake, Dylan. Joan was predeceased by her first husband William Karol; infant daughter Sharon Anne; parents Olive and Arnold Lounsbury; brother George Lounsbury; father-in-law Louis Crate; mother-in-law Gertrude Crate; brothers-in-law George and Louis Crate; sister-in-law Frances LeBlanc. Mother was raised in Winnipeg and spent most holidays in Grand Marias where her Aunt Frances and Uncle Alex lived. She shared many happy memories of these times with us. They were happy times. Mother worked at various jobs over the years. She worked at the Fisher River Elementary School as a teachers aide, receiving her training in The Pas, Manitoba. Then as a clerk and post master at Dallas General Store. Her most recent was for Koostatak Post Office prior to her retirement. Mother loved music. She loved playing her piano and guitar and sometimes played a tune on her violin. Singing was also a favorite of hers, especially gospel songs. The family wish to extend sincere thanks to the staff at the Percy E. Moore Hospital for their exceptional care of our mother and to all who stopped in for visits and prayers during her illness. Compliance with mothers wishes no formal viewing will take place. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on July 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel ,309 Eveline St., Selkirk, Manitoba. Interment will follow at a later date at Balsam Bay Cemetery. Pastor John Peters will be officiating. Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom filled room, Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me but let me go. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 21, 2006