EDITH GRACE FORTESCUE (AGER)

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EDITH GRACE FORTESCUE (nee AGER) It is with great sorrow that the family of Edith Grace Fortescue, announces her sudden passing on Friday, May 14, 2010 at St. Boniface Hospital. Grace was predeceased by her husband Jack in December 1982, daughter Linda in April 2009, sister Marjorie Rayner in February 2009, father Robert Ager in 1950 and mother Rose Ager in 1963. She is survived by her sister-in-law Catherine Fortescue and numerous nieces and nephews. Aunt Grace was born June 6, 1920 at Grace hospital in Winnipeg, the eldest of two children of Robert and Rose Ager. She attended Central School in Transcona then left home at an early age to begin her working career. She met the love of her life, Jack Fortescue and they were married October 5, 1947. They were blessed with their daughter Linda on January 14, 1949. Grace was interested in Genealogy, helping Linda trace the Ager and Fortescue family ancestry back many generations. She travelled extensively throughout Canada and the U.S., as well as several countries including Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain. Grace also loved gardening and animals. Each year it was a contest to see who would enjoy her garden, herself or the neighbourhood rabbits. Early every morning, rain or shine, Grace could be seen feeding the birds in her yard. She leaves behind her two special cats, Casper and Midge who will miss her greatly. They were a great source of comfort and amusement to her, particularly since the passing of her daughter Linda. Special thanks to the Doctors, Staff and Chaplains at the St. Boniface Hospital Emergency Ward. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 211 Regent Ave. West, Rev. Jeff Cook officiating. Interment to follow at Transcona Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Funeral Arrangements in care of: WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVENUE WEST (AT BOND ST.) 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 19, 2010