ALMA CATHERINE MCCORMAC

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ALMA CATHERINE MCCORMAC Alma McCormac (nee Huget) passed away peacefully, at the age of 83 years, on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Golden Links Lodge, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Alma was born January 28, 1928 in Lemberg, SK to the late Adam and Karolyn Huget and was the youngest of nine siblings. She was raised in Lemberg and enjoyed many wonderful summers at Regina Beach with her family. Alma attended business secretarial school in Regina and then went on to work for the H of Highways. In 1955 she married Desmond McCormac and moved to Sarnia, ON where their sons Brad (1957) and John (1958) were born. Alma always spoke fondly of their time in Sarnia where they had many close friends. In 1966 Alma and Des moved to Pinawa and made it their home. Her passion was spending time with family and the many close friends she had. Many of these friendships were forged golfing and playing bridge. She enjoyed the many clubs, lunches and social network that life in Pinawa offered. Alma worked for many years for the school board office and was especially proud of the time she spent volunteering on the board which included time as its' chairman. In retirement, Alma and Des loved golfing and travelling and were able to enjoy Europe, Australia and the warmth of Florida, Texas, Arizona and California during the winters. Alma is predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Des. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Brad and Karen, and John and Susan, grandchildren, Brett, Lindsay, Dana, Curtis, and Scott. The family wish to thank the staff at Golden Links Lodge for their kindness and care given to mom during the past two years. A Memorial Service will be held at Pinawa Lutheran Church, Pinawa, MB on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. A private family interment will be held later. Flowers are graciously declined and, if you desire, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society Manitoba. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2011