JEAN MARGARET CLARK (GILLINGWATER)

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JEAN MARGARET CLARK (GILLINGWATER) With deepest of sorrow we announce the passing of our Mother, Nana and precious friend. Mum was predeceased by her beloved Tommy, husband, friend and companion. Finally together again, forever. To mourn her death, and celebrate her life, are her son and best friend Jeff Gray with his wife Donna (Winnipeg), daughter Jacqui G with Billy n Courtney (Miami Beach), daughter Lesley Witwicky with partner Paul Young (Toronto), son Brad Gray and wife Ellen (Winnipeg), grandchildren Tyler Gray, Jamie O'Brien, Devon Gray and Lyndsey Gray. Grandma Jean was also happy to enjoy the Clark family. Tom's brothers and sister and their families, Tom's daughter Sherran with husband Craig and children Thomas, Scott and Suzane. Mum will be missed by Andrew Witwicky, Diane and Aly Bergen, Gary Frain, Lori Smith and so many more dear friends that touched her throughout her life. Special mention to Auntie Annabelle, Terry and Mary Clark, you were there when Mum needed you. Jean was born on December 24, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and enjoyed her summers at her beloved Redditt, Ontario. This was her special place where she could relax, take in the sun and spend hours on end by the lake. She spent her life raising her four dear children and working as an Administration Rep for the Union Centre. She worked hard all her life and had a very strong sense of self. Nana was especially giving, caring and proud of her family throughout her life. She always welcomed your presence and invited you in with open arms. Special thanks to Shirley for creating Mum's beautiful apartment, Anne and Stacey at Rotary Villa Fort Garry and the St. Norbert Nursing Home. Please know you all made the last part of Mum's life so very happy. Yvonne, Sandy and Irene - thank you so much. We will remember the big smiles, her Teenburgers , how she made us laugh, her wonderful wit and un-shakeable will. God's speed Mummy, we love you. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 15 at 2:00 p.m. in Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. YOU LEFT WITH HAPPINESS MUM..SODANCE ON!!! PER ADVA AD ASTRA( THROUGH ADVERSITY, TO THE STARS ) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness. 11 Timothy 4:7-8 THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Send expressions of sympathy to www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2008