MARTHA DUCKWORTH

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MARTHA DUCKWORTH August 19, 1926 - January 24, 2011 After a long battle with chronic kidney failure Martha went to be with her Lord, Monday, January 24, 2011 at Intercare Chinook Hospice, Calgary. She was predeceased by her loving mate Harry, February 2, 2000. She is survived by loving son Jim (Helen); grandchildren Rob (Rhonda), Deb (Rene), David (Sarah), Miles (Karri), Rhome (Vanessa), Kara-Reine (Gord); and great-grandchildren Jamie, Lauren, Braedan; Mitchell, Marcus; Lucy, Zander, Evan, Teagan; Brittany, Rachael; Luah; and brother Bob (Doreen) in Winnipeg Born in Blackburn, England August 19, 1926, Martha immigrated to Winnipeg with her family in 1957. She and Harry made several trips to England over the years to maintain their relationships with family and friends. She was a woman of many talents and loved travelling, singing, sewing, babies, cards and darts. She was private about her relationship with Jesus, but the family are at peace that she is now in His presence with lots of questions. Her ashes will be taken to Hazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford, BC to be placed with Harry's. A Celebration of Martha's Life will be held at McINNIS HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southern Alberta Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Thank you for caring. In living memory of Martha Duckworth, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2L5. Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2011