ISOBEL ST. CLAIR LOUTIT

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ISOBEL ST. CLAIR LOUTIT July 18, 1909 - April 19, 2009 Isobel was born to Peter Robert Loutit and Margaretta Grant Reekie in Selkirk, MB. She was the second eldest of seven, Anne, Isobel, John, Ruth, Roberta, Patricia and Marvel. Isobel graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1928, a B.A. with a Math Major. She taught school from 1929 to 1942 in Mountainside and Rondeau. In Winnipegosis she was Assistant Principal for five years after which she taught in East Kildonan. In the list of war casualties Isobel was devastated to see the names of four of her students from one small town. She sought to use her knowledge and skills to improve the survival chances of other young soldiers. She responded to a Government ad for women with Math and Science degrees. She became involved in the production of the AA Predictor. This device predated radar and predicted the path of oncoming planes which allowed the plotting of the trajectory of anti-aircraft guns. When the war ended, her skills were put to good use in Northern Electric Company, now Nortel. She became an active participant in Association for Quality Control, both in Canada and the United States. Upon retirement in Montreal, she compiled the History of First Baptist Church in Montreal. She also spearheaded the committee compiling and producing the Celts of Compton County, a History of the Scots in the Eastern Townships. In 1989, Isobel returned to Winnipeg to be with her two sisters, Anne and Ruth. Together they enjoyed many days exploring the Manitoba they loved. As a resident of Fred Douglas Place she had an impact on many. This lady of many firsts' maintained her gracious manner toward others all of her days. She will be greatly missed by her sister Marvel and many nieces and nephews across North America. Interment will be a private service at Little Britain Cemetery with a Celebration of her Life at a later date. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Send expressions of sympathy to www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2009