ANNE COLBURN (SINNOCK)

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ANNE COLBURN (nee SINNOCK) (formerly PALMER) Anne Colburn passed peacefully into eternal life on December 6, 2007 at the age of 96. She was a proud lifelong resident of Winnipeg. Anne will be forever remembered and sadly missed by those she left behind: two sons, Bruce (Veronica) Palmer of Winnipeg, Brian (Shirley ) Palmer of Kansas City (USA). She also leaves three grandchildren Karen (Réal Cloutier), Peggy, and Bart (Michelle) Palmer and two great-grandchildren, Justin and Danelle Cloutier plus many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents: Samuel Sinnock who was killed in the Second World War defending our country and Jane Sinnock Matthews and by her brothers George, Johnny, Teddy and sisters Paulie and Alice. She was also predeceased by her first husband Edwin Arthur (Ted) Palmer and her second husband Marvin Eccles Colburn. She became a member of St. Paul's United Church of Canada in 1956. Anne loved life and cherished her independence. She worked very hard to support her family. She worked at book binding companies and the Eaton's catalogue department for many years. She was very proud of her two sons and their accomplishments in life. Her son Bruce retired as a Chief of the Winnipeg Fire Department. He has resided at the Riverview Health Centre since his stroke in 1995. Bruce is a member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. As a quarterback he led the Winnipeg Rods football team to a Canadian national championship. Following graduation from Daniel McIntyre High School, her son Brian attended Kansas University in the States on a football scholarship. After graduation from KU he returned to play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for three years. He retired from football to attend dental school in Kansas City. After graduation, he and his wife Shirley remained in Kansas City where he was a full-time family practice dentist for 35 years. Our thanks to the Riverview 4 East Stroke Rehab doctors and staff for their professional and compassionate care allowing Anne to pass with dignity and grace. Anne's family extends a huge debt of gratitude to the Home Care staff. Your loving care and support meant so much to Anne. To her friends and especially Randy, the best cook in Manitoba according to Anne, at 60 Chesterfield Avenue, we say thanks for being her friend. She loved you all. Anne's sons will be forever grateful to her granddaughter Karen Palmer and her husband Réal Cloutier for their love and devotion which allowed Anne to remain independent and live in her apartment these last few years. Anne was someone very special. We will forever miss her laughter, story-telling and positive spirit. We will never forget her caring and loving heart and her love of reading, travel, nature and animals. May you rest in peace! Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Anne to the Heart and Stroke Fund or to a charity of your choice. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Anne's life will be held Saturday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street. Her cremated remains will be interred in Brookside Cemetery in St. James at a later date. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Ample Parking Behind Funeral Home Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2007