ISOBEL FLEMING WITHER (POTTER)

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ISOBEL FLEMING WITHER (nee POTTER) 1923 2007 Born in Cypress River, Manitoba, Isobel passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9 at Providence Health Care Centre in Toronto. Isobel lived in Winnipeg for most of her life where she and her late husband Glenn raised their family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and their families; Joan and Tim Rounds (Laurel, Will, and his wife Anthea), Bruce and Joan Wither (Robert, John and Allison) and Don and Donna Wither (Jacqueline). Isobel was predeceased by her husband Glenn in 1981 after 35 wonderful years of marriage. Isobel's focus was charity with over 40 years working for the McKinnon Guild in Winnipeg, supporting the Children's Hospital Network. She was a prodigious knitter, providing yearly sweaters for her grandchildren and mittens for all. She enjoyed her golf and the many friendships she made at Southwood Golf and Country Club. Her fondest memories are of her youth spent at Fox Lake with her brother Ross and cousins David and Margaret. Despite Rheumatoid Arthritis, Isobel proudly maintained her independence in Winnipeg until last Christmas, when a fall necessitated her move to Toronto. Although Winnipeg was always her home, her close proximity to her children in her last year was a blessing to all. Many thanks to the compassionate staff at Providence Health Care Centre for their help and support, particularly in her last few months. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Arthritis Society or Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. A private family memorial will be held in Toronto, followed this spring with her interment and a celebration of her life in Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2007