BESSIE

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BESSIE (Bess) ALICE MACDOUGALL (nee LECLAIR) Peacefully, after a brief illness, Bess passed away with family by her side, at the age of 65 years, on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at the Riverview Health Centre. Remaining to cherish Bess' memory are her son Edward, daughter Kathy (Doug); grandsons, Aaron, Christopher, Peter, Richard and Shawn; great-grandson Raiden; brothers and sisters, Jean, Joe (Anne), Judy (Ed), Mary-Ann, Darlene (Laurie), Joan (Bill), Al (Diane), Larry (Kim), Mark (Marilyne), Teresa (Darryl); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Wilfred, sons Wilfred and Wayne, parents George and Margaret. Bess was born on December 31, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She left her home and family in Camp Shilo, Manitoba at an early age to pursue a lifelong journey of caring for people. Bess began her career at the Shriner's Hospital and then went on to the Misericordia Hospital until she met and married the love of her life, Wilfred. Bess devoted her entire life to the caring of her husband, her children, grandchildren and any family member who was ill or needed help. She will always be remembered for the kind way she had with all her siblings whenever she went to their homes to care for them. Bess had such a special relationship with many of her nieces and nephews that her example of love will forever live in their hearts and lives, long after her passing. Bess has touched the hearts of all of us. Our family will always have a huge void in our hearts because of our loss of Bess. For those who wish, viewing will be held on Sunday, September 17, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Ave. at Sharp Boulevard. Bess' Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Ave., (Corner of Mount Royal Road and Ness Avenue) with Bess' brother-in-law, Pastor Laurie Daigle officiating. Additional parking is available in the Seventh - Day Adventist Church Parking Lot located on Ness Avenue. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Jane Van Dam and the staff of 3 East at the Riverview Health Centre for their care and compassion that they gave so freely to Bess and all of our family. Bess' arrangements have been entrusted to the Family Owned funeral Chapel of: WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897-4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 16, 2006