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MARY ELIZABETH FORS (MACKIE)
Born: Jan 25, 1921
Date of Passing: Feb 18, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY ELIZABETH FORS (nee MACKIE) January 25, 1921 February 18, 2012 Peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2012 Mary left us to be with her late husband Ole Fors. Mary was an only child and was predeceased by her parents George and Elizabeth Mackie. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Marlene, Kathy (Gary) and Eric (Susan). Grandchildren; Mike (Mitsy), Kathy (Livio) , Charlie (Katlin), Kim (Craig), Chad (Farrah), Andrea (Clint), Graeme (Robyn) and Ryan along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was also very proud of her thirteen great-grandchildren. Mary was born in Argyle Manitoba and spent her childhood days growing up on the family farm. At the age of twenty-one she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served on active duty as a Corporal from 1942-1946. When Mary finished her tour of duty with the Air Force she took employment with Winnipeg Hydro in Slave Falls, Pointe du Bois where she met her husband Ole and was later married on June 21,1947 in Winnipeg. Mary and Ole resided in Milner Ridge and Pointe du Bois while raising their family. In 1971 they moved to Lac du Bonnet where mom resided in the family home until her passing. Mary was very involved with the St. John's Anglican Church serving as a member of the Ladies A.C.W.(Anglican Church Women). She was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #164 and was given the honour of laying the wreath as Silver Cross Mother at several Remembrance Day services. Mom was a very loving and caring person with a hearty, infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humour. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, had a great love for music and also enjoyed putskiing around in her garden. We will miss her phone calls regarding inclement weather and interesting tv shows that she was watching. Mom loved us all deeply and made each family member feel special in her kind a caring ways. Special thanks to Lisa Kroeker, NP, Dr. R.van Gend and all the wonderful staff at Pinawa Hospital for the excellent care given to mom. Her family would like to express genuine gratitude to all her home care workers for the excellent care over the years. Celebration of Mary's life will be held at St. John's Anglican Church in Lac du Bonnet on February 23 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Giroux officiating. Internment will follow at the Brightstone Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in her memory may be made to the St. John's Anglican Church, Box 1511, Lac du Bonnet, MB, R0E 1A0. To sign the book of condolence go to www.knyshfuneralchapel.com Knysh Funeral Chapel Beausejour 437 Park Avenue
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I have many memories from when our family lived next door to yours. Your mother was a wonderful person and I remember her very fondly. I am on holiday out of the country right now and am very sorry that I will not be able to attend your mom's funeral. I know my mom Terry will be upset also that we will not be there. So I would like to extend deepest sympathies to your family from ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you... With Love from the White Family Cathy, Terry, Elvin, Roger, Kenny & Dennis - Posted by: Cathy Juskow (WHITE) (Family Friends) on: Feb 21, 2012
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I first knew Mary's husband Ole when I was a little girl living on a neighbouring farm in Riverland, Manitoba. In later years while living in Lac du Bonnet my parents, Ernie and Jessie, were great friends of the Fors family. My mother so often talked about Mary working with her at the church. Some of my fondest memories are of going home to Lac du Bonnet and catching up on news of the town's people that I once knew. Both my parents are gone now and I know so few people in the town whereas I once knew them all. Reading of Mary's passing is another of the "old timers" gone and one less memory link I have to my childhood growing up years. Sincere condolences to the family. She will be missed. With caring thoughts, Shirley Augustine - Posted by: Shirley Augustine (Daughter of Ernie and Jessie Richmond who were friends of the Fors family for many years.) on: Feb 21, 2012
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Aunty Marlene and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Cherish all memories and keep them close to your heart. Your mom was a wonderful person. - Posted by: Cam, Leann, Tessa, Randi & Travis Morrison () on: Feb 21, 2012