MARGARET PRUE BACON (PARKER)

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MARGARET PRUE BACON RN (nee PARKER) July 27, 1914 - July 29, 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Bacon, A loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her husband Kenneth, sons Lorne (Sandy), James (Sharon) of Edmonton Alta., and Neil: sister Shirley of Oshawa On.; and grandchildren Todd, Brent, Lindsay, Sheena, David, Brenley and Kelly. Marg was predeceased by her father Anderson; mother Annie; and brothers Donald, Lloyd, and Edward (the Second World War, Casino Italy). Mom was born in Oromocto New Brunswick on July 27, 1914. She spent her early years in N.B. where she received her Registered Nursing Degree from Woodstock Memorial Hospital followed by post graduate work at Montreal General Hospital. She enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1943 attaining the rank of Lieutenant Nursing Sister. She served in Canada, England, and Northwest Europe (Normandy) until her discharge in 1945. While in the service she met and married her husband of 63 years Kenn. Mom moved west with Dad after the war, settling in Saskatoon, Edmonton and finally Winnipeg. She was very active in the Transcona Legion including visiting area schools on many Remembrance Days to tell her story of the war. We would like to give special thanks to the staff, 5th floor, Victoria General Hospital for their care and understanding. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday August 5, 2008 10:30 a.m. at Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumwood Dr.. Reception to follow at the Transcona Legion. In lieu of flowers, for those that wish, donations may be made to the Manitoba Special Olympics. Transcona Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2008