CONNIE MARGOLIS

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CONNIE MARGOLIS September 4, 1914 - May 5, 2010 Peacefully on May 5, 2010 surrounded by her family, Connie Margolis passed away at the age of 95. Predeceased by her husband Major Margolis, and her two sons, Brian Margolis and Marshall Margolis. Connie is survived by her daughter-in-law Zlota Margolis, grandchildren Billy (Christinne) Margolis, Scott (Marnie) Margolis, Jill (Steven) Atnikov, Ari Margolis, Jeff Margolis and Mira Margolis. She will be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Ethan, Brooke, Lee and Andie. Connie was a woman that would always be described as regal . She was a beautiful woman who carried herself with poise, class, and dignity her entire life. She was an independent woman with an entrepreneurial flair. From the time she was 16 years old, she worked at Herman's hat store and later went on to purchase the store and run Connie's hats for five years until she married the love of her life in 1938 Major (Murray) Margolis. Together they shared a wonderful life together for over 50 years. Her main focus was always her family. She was the matriarch of her family, ensuring strong values were taught to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and respect was given to all, no matter who they were or where they came from. She was proud of her family and the accomplishments that each of them achieved yet was never one to boast. She was a wonderful cook and hostess and loved nothing more than having her children, grandchildren and great-grand-children surround her table for a wonderful Friday night dinner. Connie was able to maintain her poise and dignity in the later years of her life with the help of her fabulous companions, Christine, Rosie, Ivy, Shirline, Aurora, Norma, Cecilia, Rita and Tess. The family would like to thank all of you for the love and compassion each of you showed to Connie. The family would also like to thank the staff of the Simkin Center - specifically the nurses and health care aides on Weinberg 3 as well as Sara Reid from Simkin 2. A special thank you to Dr. Jack Rusen and Lynne Fineman. Services were held on May 7, 2010 with Rabbi Larry Pinsker officiating. Pallbearers were her grandchildren Billy Margolis, Scott Margolis, Jill and Steven Atnikov, Ari Margolis, Jeff Margolis, and her nephews Ted Solomon and David Solomon. Donations can be made in Connie's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. We love you white grandma and we will miss you terribly.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2010