WINNIFRED ROLLINS CLARKE

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WINNIFRED ROLLINS CLARKE Peacefully on January 3, 2011 at the Boyne Lodge in Carman, Manitoba Winnifred Margaret Rollins Clarke (nee Hartley) passed away at 99 years of age. Wynne was born on June 1, 1911 at Carman, Manitoba to Inspector W. C. Hartley and his wife Persis. She is survived by her grandchildren Michelle Carr (Alan) and Monte Rollins, as well as two great-grandsons, Terry and Jordan Carr and a great-granddaughter Nevaeh, all of Edmonton. Also mourning her death is Harry's family who were close to her heart: daughter Drinda (Don) Poustie and children Deanna, Ken (Jamie and children Dylan, Tyler, Jae-Lynn), Shannon, Leah (children Kinsley, Keilan) and sons Graham (Vera) Clarke and son John (Leslie and son Sean), and Kevin Clarke and children Jacquie and Nicole. She is also survived by one sister, Dorothy North of Carman and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Harry Clarke, her brother George Hartley, her sisters Flossie Langill, Kay Randolph, Reta Alldread and Willa Mogk. She was also predeceased by her first husband Mac Rollins and all three of their children Gail and Margie in childhood and only son Barry. Wynne was very active in the Rebekah Lodge, particularly St. James Lodge 47 I.O.O.F. She was a Noble Grand and in 1958 was President of the Manitoba Assembly of Rebekahs. In keeping with Wynne's wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at the Carman United Church at 2:00 p.m. on January 25, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boyne Lodge, Carman, Manitoba whose staff the family would like to thank for their loving care of Wynne over the years. Chapel Lawn 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2011