CONNIE SUSAN TRUTHWAITE (CONROD) -

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CONNIE SUSAN TRUTHWAITE (nee CONROD) 1938 - 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Connie Truthwaite, aged 72 of Selkirk, Manitoba. Mom passed away at 5:20 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2011 at St. Boniface Hospital with her loving family at her side. Mom's pain is no more and she now looks upon us from above as angels do. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Sharon (1957), husband Victor (1998) and sisters Joan, Judy and Arlene. Connie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Brenda (Ed) Kunitz, granddaughters Amber Truthwaite (Steve) and Kirstin Truthwaite (Devin), grandson Justin Kunitz and great-grandson Leam; son Rob (Kelly) Truthwaite, grandsons Devon (Tara) Truthwaite, Dustin Truthwaite, Derek and Evan Erickson, granddaughter Andrea Erickson; brother David (Edie) Conrod and sister Wilma (Tom) Thordlason. Mom will also be remembered by daughter Heather (Jim) Stacy, and their sons Daniel and Anthony of Alberta. Mom began her life in Bissett, Manitoba, born on October 6, 1938 to Wilson and Ella Conrod. She grew up just one half mile south of the Rolling Mills, near Selkirk, Manitoba and later lived on Calder Road with dad for over 35 years. Mom was a care giver and later worked at the Selkirk Nursing Home (now Red River Place) for the better part of 25 years when her body wouldn't let her continue the physically demanding job she had. Mom was of simple nature, kind, never a hurtful word for anyone and was always willing to help out her children when they needed. She loved her children and her grandchildren and really enjoyed her many visits with all of them, especially with her great-grandchild Leam. A special thanks to Lorraine Still who was Mom's best buddy over the last number of years, taking her on many jaunts and excursions, keeping her active and involved in the community, helping and being of service to others. Thank you also to all the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital (6th Floor East) who made mom's last 27 days of life as comfortable as possible. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Mom's name to the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research, 543 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L4. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. the St. Clements Anglican Church, 1178 River Road in Selkirk, Manitoba with interment to follow in the Parish cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers (her grandchildren): Amber, Kirstin, Devon and Dustin Truthwaite, Justin Kunitz, Derek, Evan and Andrea Erickson. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2011