CECILIA LOUISE SAUTER

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CECILIA LOUISE SAUTER With profound sadness we announce the passing of Cecilia, devoted wife, mother and grandmother on October 4, 2007. She lives on in the hearts of her Husband Jim, daughter Gayle and husband Jefferson, Grandsons, Nathan and Jared, Cecilia was predeceased by her parents, Louise and Cecil Flanagan. Cecilia was born in Winnipeg February 19, 1930. Her mother taught school in Thicket Portage, (where Cecilia had fond memories of her first school years) and Dauphin. Then back to Winnipeg where she graduated from St. Mary's Academy and went to work as a clerk with CNR. She also spent some time with the Army Reserves. She retired from CNR to marry Jim on June 30, 1962 and in 1963 were blessed with a baby girl Gayle, and soon after moved to a house in Transcona. Cecilia spent many years as a volunteer for the Music Festival, as cashier at the Planetarium Hall and made many friends with the budding singers. Her life revolved around her family and friends. She was always there with a listening ear and words of encouragement to all who needed it. In 1983 she gained a son when Gayle married Jeff, and was overjoyed when finally blessed with two grandsons, Nathan and Jared. She enjoyed spending time with them, cheering them on in their activities, and sharing family holidays at the lake. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at the Concordia Hospital Oncology Clinic and the third floor N E ward. You went above and beyond your duties with the special TLC you gave Cecilia and the kindness you showed to us in this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Cecilia's memory to the Concordia Hospital Foundation or the Lung Association of Manitoba. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the River East Mennonite Brethren Church at 755 Mcleod Ave. A family interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2007