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MAE ARMSTRONG
Born: Nov 21, 1933
Date of Passing: Aug 28, 2009
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MAE ARMSTRONG After a long and very brave struggle with Pancreatic Cancer Mae passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2009. Mae will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Patricia (Bill Knight) (extended family Wylie, (Sharon) and Joshua Knight, Perry, (Stacey) and Lily Knight), Nancy and her children, Mercede and Taylor, Vicki (David Grant) and son Ted. The eldest of 10 children, Mae will always be remembered by her mother, Margaret Gladu, four sisters, Joan (James Marchand) of Saskatoon, Nancy (Len Noonan) of Fort Frances, Lorraine (Rod Cupp) of Stratton, Yvette (Marcel Adams) of Terrace. As well as four brothers Joe (Annie) of Winnipeg, Ray (Randi) of Fort Frances, Jim (Barb) of Thunder Bay, Fred (Sonny) of Victoria and their families. In 1983 Mae was predeceased by her father Ted Gladu, her sister Yvonne in 1967, husband Don K. Armstrong in 1987, and her only son Jim Poirier in 1991. Some of Mae's favourite memories include numerous trips to Fort Frances, a trip to Hawaii and a trip to Victoria where she was a welcome guest of her brother Fred's. Other trips include trips with The Fife and Drum of Khartum Temple. Mae had fun wherever she went. Mae was born November 21, 1933 in St. Boniface and was employed for 50 years before retiring in 2000. She devoted more than 20 years with Mutual of Omaha, previous to that she was with Columbia Pictures. Mae started work in 1950 with C.R. Fitch, Barrister in Fort Frances. Mae became a Foster Parent and was Mom to more than 20 foster children over the years. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mae's life on Friday, September 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 109-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Riverview on C East. Dr. Robin McClure especially, thank you. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2009
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My Mom Mae was the best mother ever. She was always there for me. We often lived together even once I was an adult because we got along so well. She had a great sense of humour. Kind caring and compassionate. I will miss her forever. Love you Mom from your girl Vicki @mygirlvicki - Posted by: Vicki Poirier (Daughter) on: Jan 19, 2023
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Pat I know how close you and your mother were and my heart , thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a warm, caring and wonderful lady and I always remember her beautiful smile and laughter. She was always just like one of us girls when we were growing up. Looking at those pictures you posted brought back many memories for me when we were so young. Please give my condolences to Nancy and Vicki. - Posted by: Wendy Glaser (Friend) on: Sep 04, 2009