MARIE (BONNIE) HOLDER

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

MARIE (BONNIE) HOLDER VE4BON (nee ROBILLARD) (formerly HAINES) August 15, 1935 - November 7, 2011 Bonnie left us on Monday, November 7, 2011, after a long battle with her health problems. Bonnie's memory will be cherished by her husband of 22 years, Richard, her children Debbie (Ted), Brad (Connie), Sharice / Sharon (John), Collin, Donna and Jon Haines, Ross and Calvin Holder. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Amber and Crimson Roloff, Brook and Cass Ritchie, Nichole Lugosi and her daughter Brigid, and Dylan Holder. GG will also be missed by her first great-grandchild Carwyn, the latest love of her life. She also leaves behind her sisters Annette and Beatrice, and many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by her son Barry, her husband Brian Haines, and her brother Jean. Bonnie was born at St. Claude, MB and moved to Winnipeg at a young age to work. She moved to London, ON in the 1950s and then to France and back to Gimli. Before moving to Beausejour in the 1970s she worked in Winnipeg at the Red Top Drive Inn and Standard Aero. While in Beausejour she worked at Lucky Dollar and managed Deals for Dollars. In her retirement she loved camping, amateur radio events, and trips to the casinos and mostly preparing food for family events. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bonnie's wonderful life will take place in Beausejour on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Brokenhead River Community Hall in the Beausejour Room at 2:00 p.m., Melody McKellar presiding, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Beausejour Hospital or a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Seasons Funeral Service Oakbank, (204) 444-5444

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2011