ALICE FRANCES MCFADDIN (MCFARLAND)

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ALICE FRANCES MCFADDIN (nee MCFARLAND) Alice passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital on Sunday, November 28, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice (1991), sisters Joyce McFarland (2003) and Isabel Gwynne (2010), brother-in-law Alex Gwynne (2001) and son-in-law Bob Cain (2008). Left to cherish Alice's memory are her children Isabel Cain, Jo-Anne (Randy) Hordo, Elaine Anderson, Gerry (Denise) McFaddin and Lorraine (Jerry) Bellikka, grandchildren Dwayne (Gail) McFaddin, Rob (Beth-Ann) McFaddin, Alison (Darren) Baker, Amanda (Kay) Varma, David Cain, Chelsea (Dennis) Miller, Christian Hordo, Jonathan Hordo, Logan Anderson, Taylor Anderson, Avery Bellikka and Aidan Bellikka, step-grandchildren Tracey (Paul) Sicotte, and Glen, Ryan, and Shane Kjernisted. Alice also leaves eight great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Ashton, Samantha, Kiana, Isabella, Riley, Keane, and Noah, as well as step-great-grandchildren Brenden and Sophie, and nephews and nieces Michael Gwynne, Cathy (Randy) Beynon and family, and Paul (Marcie) Gwynne and family. Alice was born at home on the family farm near Cardale, Manitoba on December 31, 1922. After a brief tenure as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Western Manitoba, she worked at the bank in Oak River until her marriage. Thereafter, she dedicated her life to raising a family of five children. She returned to the work force in 1968 with Eatons Financial Services where she worked happily until 1987, when she and Maurice retired to Edmonton. There they enjoyed being a part of an active social community, making many dear friends. After 45 years of marriage, Maurice passed away, and in 1994 Alice returned to Winnipeg. Now on her own, she filled her time visiting her expanding family, and with creative pursuits such as needlework and painting. She also loved crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. Alice leaves her family with many precious memories, such as corn roasts at the farm in Anola, family gatherings at Christmas and New Year's, vacations at Grand Beach and picnics at Assiniboine Park. Alice had many interests, but she derived her greatest joy from her role as mother and grandmother. She will be remembered as the matriarch of not only her own household of seven, but of three generations of families. If friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Alice to a charity of their choice. A private memorial service for family and close friends was held on December 2, 2010 at the Hotel Fort Garry, to be followed by interment at Rapid City at a later date. Alice will be remembered for her nurturing spirit and unwavering devotion to her family Online condolences may be made at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 2010