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MARILYN SMITH
Born: Jan 18, 1940
Date of Passing: Feb 07, 2010
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARILYN SMITH January 18, 1940 - February 7, 2010 On Sunday, February 7, 2010, we lost a truly amazing person. Marilyn was a mother of three, a grandmother of two and a caring friend to many others. Mom overcame many obstacles and hardships and realized that education was the key to success. This principle was instilled in her children and is carried on in her grand-children. Mom motivated herself to acquire a higher education, which resulted in her long career with Indian and Northern Affairs. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending her days with Katie and she was also a board member of Animikii Ozoson Child and Family Services where the welfare of children was her priority. Throughout Mom's life, she was involved in many athletic endeavours. Some of the passions that she enjoyed were volleyball, softball, hockey, curling, and more recently, golf. These led her to a close circle of friends who supported her and surrounded her with love and acceptance. Marilyn leaves a legacy with her three children; Terry and Doug, Tom and Jamie, Nikki and Wim and her treasured granddaughters, Bobbie and Erin. Please join us in a celebration of Marilyn's life on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Feel free to come and go. No need to wear black and grey; Marilyn would have appreciated bright, festive clothing. The celebration will be at: Southside Executive Golf Course 2226 Southside Road Phone number: 254-6709 Directions: Highway 59 South, First left after the floodway. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated by Marilyn to Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Ave. Voyage Funeral Home
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2010
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Marilyn was my ‘work’ mom, friend, mentor, supporter. She was dedicated/faithful to those who befriended her. Often at her own personal expense she was instrumental in moving aboriginal workplace issues forward ensuring voices that couldn’t speak or spoke softly were heard. I watched her become a very proud grandma and without ever meeting her granddaughters, felt like I knew them personally as she boasted of their accomplishments/triumphs. Marilyn was always there even after work situations changed. A new gleaming star is now shining above us watching over those she loved so much. She will be so sadly missed. - Posted by: Brenda Montour (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2010