CECILLIA KNOTT (ORVIS)

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CECILLIA KNOTT (nee ORVIS) Peacefully, with her family by her side our dear mother and grandmother Cecillia passed away at age 90 years, at the Sunnywood Manor, Pine Falls, Manitoba, on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Knott, infant son Jackie and daughter Kay. She was the last member of the William and Josephine Orvis family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Irene, Lorne (Eve), Bob, Denise (Tom), Pamela and son-in-law Ovide; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cecillia was a very generous and hard working person, loved cooking, knitting, sewing, fishing, playing cards and bingo. The family would like to thank all the staff at Sunnywood for their care and compassion. If friends so desire, donations may be made to Sunnywood Manor Resident Council, Box 2000, Pine Falls, MB, R0E 1M0 Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Cecillia's life will be held at the Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday February 19, 2007, Pine Falls, MB. Father in Heaven hear our prayer, Guard our Mother with tender care. Be a good Shepherd, don't leave her alone, Love her as we loved her, when she was here at home. RUSSELL'S of Beausejour, Manitoba are in care of arrangements. Call 1-866-424-6271 toll free or 268-2263

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2007