ANNETTE JULIA EHINGER (DOWNIE) (BOUCHARD)

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ANNETTE JULIA EHINGER (DOWNIE) (BOUCHARD) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, surrounded by her family. Born in Ste. Agathe, MB in 1923, she spent most of her life in the Lac du Bonnet area. Her greatest pleasure was being with her family. She also enjoyed working in her garden when her health allowed; also bingo, visits from her friends and the company of her cat Smokey. Mom is survived by her sons Wayne, Brad (Darlene); daughters Pauline (Lloyd), Diana (John), Jean (Paul), Joyce (Richard); 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Marcel (Anita), Adrian (Claire), as well as many nieces and nephews. Annette was predeceased by her parents Leon and Alma Bouchard, infant daughter Rosemary, sisters Rosanna, Florentine, Leontine, and husband Stewart Downie (1971) and Frank Ehinger (1995). The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the staff at the Beausejour Hospital, especially Dr. Zeiler, as well as all of the home care ladies and nurses, also to Rosie and Irene. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sobering Funeral Chapel, Beausejour, MB. with Rev. Fr. Mark Drozniak presiding. Honorary pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beausejour Hospital Palliative Care Program. To love a Mother and then to part, Is the greatest trial to the human heart, Years of striving, little of play, Loving, giving, the whole of the way, A cherished smile, a heart of gold, To the dearest Mother the world could hold. Happy memories, fond and true, From us who thought the world of you. Beautiful memories are treasured ever, Of happy days when we were together. With aching hearts we whisper low, God Bless you, Mother, we'll miss you so 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 love her When she was here at home SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB toll free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2008