ANN ATWOOD (POPIEL)

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ANN ATWOOD (POPIEL) On April 16, 2012, Ann Atwood (Popiel), passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital with family members by her side. She is survived by her two sisters Jean Dunn of Winnipeg and Nellie McNichols of California and two daughters Sunny Shier (Richard) of Winnipeg and Marilyn Weston of Toronto. Ann had six grandchildren: Cari (Jeff) Didham, Lisa Shier, and Tiffany (Dennis) Shier of Winnipeg and Lorianne Peckel, Melanie (Derrick) Gyles, and Brendan (Rebecca) Weston of Toronto, seven great-grandchildren: Lauren (Steve) Shier and Cory Shier, and Madison Didham of Winnipeg and Ariel and Talia Peckel, Jesse and Aaron Gyles of Toronto, four nephews: Tracy Dunn of Winnipeg and Jim, John, and Kelly McNichols of California. Ann was born in Tlustanke, Ukraine and came to Canada in 1931. She resided in Winnipeg for most of her life. Ann worked very hard to support her family, ultimately choosing a career as a legal secretary. She moved to the United States and settled in Las Vegas. Ann later returned home to Winnipeg to care for her parents, Walter and Michalina, and to live the remainder of her life. Ann was a member and volunteer of the Royal Canadian Legion 141 for many years. She loved family get togethers, the ballet, crosswords, music, and watching Reba and Dr. Oz . Ann was incredibly caring, honest, loving, wise, and was strong in her faith. WE WILL ALL MISS HER Thank you to the staff at Seven Oaks Hospital, 5th floor Units 1 and 2, and Kildonan Medical Centre. A special Thank You to Helen and Ruth. A private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2012