MARJORIE MERCIER 1918-2009

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MARJORIE MERCIER 1918-2009 Mom passed away peacefully on June 22, 2009, at the Health Sciences Centre. Marge is survived by her sons, Gerry (Merryl-Lee) and Richard (Sandra); her grandchildren, Guy, Mark, Leigh-Anne, Melissa, Cherie, Michael, Nicole, Loralie, Trevor, Jonathon, Stephen and her great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents William and Janet Humphreys; her husband Gerard; her daughter Judy; her siblings, Pryce, John, Betty, Vaughan and her granddaughter Aimee. Marge was born in Winnipeg on November 3, 1918, following her parents' move to Winnipeg from Wales. She was raised on a dairy farm at the end of Clarence Avenue in Fort Garry and attended Grandin School on Pembina Highway. She and Gerard were married on April 26, 1941. Marjorie was a diligent worker and made many sacrifices to raise her children and provide for them as best she could. She operated Marge's Pembina Driving School' and taught many students to drive, including her children and most of her grandchildren. She was always available to assist with her grandchildren in Winnipeg and often travelled to BC to spend time with Judy, her children and grandchildren. She loved to garden, grow vegetables and bake for everyone. She knitted mitts, socks, slippers, toques, scarves and afghans for her family and friends. Marge remained active visiting friends and relatives in their homes, nursing homes and hospitals and loved to play bingo. She attended church regularly at Mary Mother of the Church Parish and helped many charitable causes. Marge dedicated her life to raising her family and helping others. We will miss her dearly. The family wishes to extend thanks to the staff of the nursing homes where she lived; Fort Garry Care Centre, Vista Park Lodge and River Park Garden and to staff of the Health Sciences Centre for the care given to Marjorie. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MFEAT), Suite 129, 162-2025 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3P 0N5. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2009