ALICE BEATRICE MANN

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ALICE BEATRICE MANN Peacefully, with family by her side, Alice Beatrice Mann, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Riverview Health Centre. She will be missed by her loving and caring family, Mary Mann (Alvin, Lisa, Michelle, Billy and three great-grandchildren), of Winnipeg; William Mann - wife Annette (Terrance - wife Reah, Tiffany and four great-grandsons) of Fort Alexander, Manitoba; Helen McKay - partner Cliff M. (Marc, Dwayne, Eddie, Stephanie, Justine, Junior and eight great-grandchildren) of Winnipeg; Lillian Mann - partner Brian Ladeau (Brian, Cheryl, Bobby, Clint and five grandchildren) of Winnipeg; Vena Everett (Joseph, Philip and four great-grandchildren) of Winnipeg; Steve Mann (T.J. and grandchildren) of Vancouver, BC; Elaine and Morris Dorie of Vancouver, BC. Also surving is her brother John Dorie of Fort Alexander and Linda Dorie of Winnipeg, Manitoba; her sister-in-law Verna Mann of Winnipeg and Joyce Courchene of Fort Alexander and brothers-in-law, Angus (Jo-Jo) Mann of Winnipeg, and Wallace Abraham of Fort Alexander, Manitoba plus numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and good friends. Alice was predeceased by her husbands, Harold Mann and Fred Skowritko; father Sidney Dorie; mother Christina Dorie; sisters, Margaret Kent, Virginia Abraham, Helen Adams, Mary Dorie; and brothers, Stanley Dorie and William Bird; her children, Howard Mann, Harriet Mann, and her special son Michael Darryl Dorie and three infants, great-granddaughter Cynthia Mann and also other family members. We were fortunate to have a great mother like you in spite your 40 plus years battle with diabetes by showing us your courage and dignity throughout it all. Also most important hobby of all that you truly enjoyed was going to play Bingo and especially being with family and friends. Well, Mom you can still play Bingo while you are in heaven and we will know that you have won when we see the shiniest star in the sky. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at CD1 of the Riverview Health Centre, also to the staff and nurses of Cornish 6 at Misericordia Health Centre for the fabulous care she received. The family would like to express their heart felt gratitude to Alice's nieces, Rev. Nancy and Rev. Richard Bruyere, Rev. Evelyn Letandre and Rev. Elsie Dorie Pallbearers will be Billy Mann, Terrance Mann, Lance Bouboire and Michael Dorie. Also honorary pallbearer are her grandson Lenny McKay (Junior), Linda Dorie, Christine Courchene, Walter Abraham, John Dorie, Harold Bird, Beverley Mann and Clara McDonald. Traditional wake will begin in the evening on Saturday, November 15 at Christ Anglican Church Parish Hall. Funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. in Christ Anglican Church, Sagkeeng First Nations. Rock Fontaine in care of arrangements. Toll free 1-866-499-2601 or in Winnipeg 223-2576

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2008