BEATRICE GERTRUDE MILNE (FITZSIMONS)

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BEATRICE GERTRUDE MILNE (nee FITZSIMONS) Peacefully, with her family at her side it is with sadness that we announce the passing of Beatrice Milne on Friday, November 3, 2006 at the Grace General Hospital. After a long and full life, left to cherish her memory are her son David (Debbie) of Winnipeg; grandson Troy (Sheri), along with great granddaughters Miranda and Raylene; son Robert and grandchildren Lyon, Veronica and Andrew; niece Kathy (John) Brydon and special great nieces Heather Brydon (Montreal), Lynne (Cam) White, Alistair and Lachlan (Lorette); nephews Dennis (Sandy) and Jim Houston (BC), Sandy (Parise) Milne (Clayton, ON), Bryan (Joan) Milne (Regina), Joshua (Donna) Milne (Winnipeg); brother-in-law Thomas (Olive) Milne (Winnipeg). Bea was always Aunty Bea to Jennifer (Milne) Matthews (London, ON) and Susan Milne (Vancouver). Bea was predeceased by her husband Bill in March 1993 and her sister Norah in January 1975. Bea was born in Winnipeg on January 10, 1913. She loved her Irish heritage as her father Robert Montgomery FitzSimons was from Belfast and her mother Rosa Gertrude Murray was from Dublin, Ireland. Bea attended Kelvin High School and later worked as secretary to the President of Monarch Life in Winnipeg for many years. Bea was a devoted wife of 50 years, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She resided in St. James for 58 years and was blessed with many long lasting friendships. She had wonderful talents including sewing, baking, gardening and playing the piano. Bea enjoyed cottage life commencing in 1921 at Victoria Beach and later at Falcon Lake. Bea was a member of Deer Lodge United Church and on the ladies auxiliary of Khartum Temple for many years. She will be forever remembered by family and friends as a proud, caring, optimistic person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. A service celebrating Bea's life will be held on Wednesday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue with a reception to follow. Donations in Bea's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2006