ARIEL MARGARET REID

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ARIEL MARGARET REID Peacefully Ariel passed away at the age of 88 years at the Grace Hospital on January 14, 2012. Ariel will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Caron Ann McLean (David) of Fort McMurray, Alberta, and Ariel Catherine Reid of Winnipeg. She is survived by sister-in-law Velma Snitka of Dauphin, Manitoba, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ariel was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years Lt. Col. (Ret) Grant Hamilton Reid in 2004; brother Denton Badenoch; sister-in-law Alison; brother-in-law Frank Corbett, David Snitka; and most recently by sister-in-law Joyce Corbett. Ariel was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 1, 1923 where she grew up and received her education. She entered the School of Nursing at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal in 1942. After graduating she went to the Royal King Edward Hospital in Bermuda. After returning to Regina, Ariel enlisted as a nursing sister in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. There while serving in Shilo, Manitoba she met and married Grant in 1950. Ariel lived in many parts of Canada and also Germany and London, England. She dearly enjoyed her garden, music, reading and crafting. Ariel was very gracious, personable women, with a vibrant personality. To her family and those who knew her, she will be remembered as a loving and caring person. Due to ill health, Ariel became a resident of Deer Lodge Centre. There she developed a wonderful friendship with the Recreational Director, Robin. She took great delight in the visits with Robin's daughters. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Ken Van Ameyde at the Health Sciences Centre and the staff at 6 West Deer Lodge Centre. A private family interment will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens followed by a memorial service on January 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, where Ariel was a member. Reception to follow in the hall. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200- 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, R3C 0K6 or Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg , MB R3B 1N3. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 19, 2012