ELEANOR LEVIN

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ELEANOR LEVIN July 16, 1930 - October 21, 2011 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Levin, at the age of 81, on October 21, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Manly, children Heather (Clifford), Sheldon (Margot), Sidney (Denise), and Brenda (Lorne); grandchildren Paul, Danielle (Edgar), Aaron, Rachelle (Jurgen), Karen, Deena (Yaacov), Miriam (Eli), Kayla, Moe, Serena, Maia, and Sharna, and great-grandchildren Owen, Aviva, Noam, and Aaron. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents Minnie and Donald Shatsky, and sister Margaret Klein. Mom and Dad married in June 1952 and shared a great love throughout their life together. In 1954, they moved to Rochester, MN where Dad completed his surgical residency at Mayo Clinic. Five years later, they returned to Winnipeg with three children and expecting their fourth. When we think of Mom, we just smile; she was everything good. She would often comment that something was lovely - a meal, an outfit, a person, a gesture - but she was the loveliest of all. She was the most wonderful wife, mother, and Baba, who made her family her priority in life. She celebrated our achievements, consoled us when we failed, and encouraged us to do our best. Above all, she always loved us. Nothing was ever about her. Even when she suffered the pain of her illness, her concern was not for her own suffering but for ours. We will miss her terribly but we will always feel her presence. We will be comforted and uplifted by her beautiful spirit. She has shown us how one should live one's life with compassion, respect, dignity, and love for others and we will honour her memory through our actions. The family expresses our deep gratitude to the staff of 7AW at St. Boniface Hospital, Dr. Paul Daeninck and the Palliative Care nurses at CancerCare Manitoba, and Dr. Ted St. Godard and the staff at Riverview Health Centre. They are truly special people. Funeral services were held at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on October 24, 2011 with burial at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. If so desired, donations can be made in Eleanor's memory to a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2011