MARJORY GEORGINA EDWARDS (CAIRNS)

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MARJORY GEORGINA EDWARDS (nee CAIRNS) On Friday, January 2, 2009, Marjory passed away at the Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 87 years. Remaining to forever cherish Marjory's memory are her spouse Ken; sons Bruce (Gail) of Montreal, Craig (Erin) of Winnipeg, Paul (Leiko) of Nagaoka, Japan; her sister Dorothy (Jack); and grandchildren Cole and Carmen, Benjamin and Jensyn, Taimu (and a brand new grandson due now!); as well as loving nieces and nephews and their families. Marjory was predeceased by her two brothers Reginald and Don; and sister Norma. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba October 24, 1921, Marjory attended Machray, Principal Sparling and Daniel McIntyre Schools in Winnipeg; she then attended a course at Bennett's Comptometer School and was employed at this trade with a number of companies in the Grain Exchange Area. Marjory joined the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service in 1944 and was stationed at Galt, Ontario, Cornwallis, N.S. and Ottawa, Ontario. Discharged in March 1946, she retained her membership with the Ex Wrens Association Winnipeg, MB. She married Ken Edwards of Winnipeg in 1949 and raised three sons while living in Winnipeg, Calgary, Regina, Minnedosa and Brandon, MB. Marjory and Ken retired in Brandon in 1986 and returned to Winnipeg in May 2006. She enjoyed bowling in particular and represented Manitoba in a Nationwide Tournament in Vancouver, B.C. at one time. Marjory's funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Deer Lodge Centre Chapel, 2109 Portage Avenue. Parking is available in the South Parking lot (across Portage Avenue). Marjory and Ken would like to thank All the Staff on T 6 Deer Lodge Centre for the excellent and loving care Marjory received as a resident. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjory's memory to the Deer Lodge Centre. Do not stay at my grave and weep, I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awake in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2009