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LAURA MAE BANVILLE (GRAHAM)
Born: Sep 16, 1921
Date of Passing: Jul 28, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLAURA MAE BANVILLE (nee GRAHAM) Peacefully at the age of 89, Laura Banville passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011. She is now with her best friend and loving husband Omer in heaven. Laura will be lovingly remembered by her children Carol Dansereau (husband Bob), son Michael (wife Lia), grandchildren Ryan Dansereau (wife Jessica), Nicole Danserau, Matthew, Alicia and Alexander Banville, great-grandchildren Logan, Kaitlyn and Allison Danserau and sister-in-law Joan Bogle. Predeceased by her son Paul and daughter Andrea. Laura was born September 16, 1921 in Winnipeg and predeceased by her mother Nellie Winniefred Morgan and father Edward Brown Graham. Growing up in Winnipeg and London, England Laura returned to become an RN at The Misericordia. Laura married Omer in 1947 and thus began a beautiful 61 year journey of devotion, passion, love and commitment. Mom's favorite places to travel included Jasper, London, UK, Chicago, Daytona Beach and Scottsdale. Often Laura could be seen tending to her fabulous garden at her home of 47 years in Winnipeg. Laura will long be remembered as a caring, giving woman who always put others in need first. Whether it involved delivering meals to shut ins or visiting the sick who had no family, Mom always found time to brighten someone else who was less fortunate. The family wishes to extend grateful thanks to Dr. Pat Harris. Mom knew she was in good hands with this amazing woman. Thank you to the staff at the Grace Hospital and for the warmth and consideration provided during Laura's brief stay at Riverview. A private family interment took place on Saturday, July 30, 2011. The family wishes to thank all of our friends who provided support during the past three weeks. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rossbrook House in Winnipeg. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2011
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was saddened to hear of Aunt Laura's passing. I remember many happy times with Aunt Laura and Uncle Omer and family. She and our Mum, Irene, were life-long friends, having gone to elementary school together in the Carman area. They shared many humorous stories of those times. Aunt Laura was a beautiful person, so intelligent, loving and very generous; always interested in our family. She called our Mother regularly and visited as often as she could, always with flowers and/or treats. She had a wonderful laugh and smile and enjoyed people, nature and learning. One special memory I have of Aunt Laura is when she and Carole and Paul spent a few days at our Sperling farm. I am not sure who had more fun, Aunt Laura or the "kids" but she enjoyed the change of pace and chuckled at the little things like the roosters chasing us around the farmyard. I have a lovely picture of my sister and myself with Aunt Laura when we visited her during the summer of 2010. She will always have a special place in my heart. I loved and admired her since I was a young girl. I am sorry I didn't know of her passing until now but send my most sincere condolences to Carole and Michael and their families. - Posted by: Elaine Walker(Peckover);(sister to Linda Baleja) ("adopted niece") on: Mar 02, 2012
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Aunt Laura was Mum's (Irene Peckover) dearest friend and I have so many fond memories of times our families spent together. She was a wonderful lady and the world was a brighter place to have had her here with us for 89 years. My condolences Carole and Michael. SO sorry that I did not know until now as I would have definitely been at the service to pay tribute to such a great lady! - Posted by: Linda Baleja (Peckover) ((adopted) niece.) on: Mar 01, 2012