VIOLET CHRISTENIA SOPHIA MCLEOD

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VIOLET CHRISTENIA SOPHIA MCLEOD November 10, 1917 October 28, 2012 Violet passed away peacefully at the Tudor Home in Selkirk, MB on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Violet was born on McLeod Island, Cross Lake, MB, to Georgina (nee Anderson) of St. Peters and Louis McLeod of Cross Lake. Violet grew up in St. Peters along the Red River, north of Selkirk and south of Breezy Point, where she attended Peguis School. When not away working, Violet lived her entire life in the Selkirk area. Violet cooked in many a fish and lumber camp along Lake Winnipeg, worked at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre; and worked for over 25 years as a home maker for the Department of Health and Social Services. Violet was an excellent cook, and was very involved in her community, regularly donating her fantastic pies, slices, special bread or bannock for special events and fund raisers at "The Fort", Christ Church; St. Peters Church, the Gordon Howard Society, the Legion, and the Selkirk Friendship Centre. She gave of her time generously and selflessly. Violet was the keeper of our family history, and with the amazing memory she was blessed with, kept us all connected to our pioneer family relationships, and how our family tied into the historic events that led to the formation of Manitoba. Violet was a kind, gentle, generous, caring soul with a heart of gold. We have lost a wise elder who taught us much through her knowledge, her approach to life, her hard work, her focus on what is truly important, and her calm manner no matter what the circumstances. Violet is survived by one son Allan (Linda); grandchildren Scott, Lisa (Daryl), Tara (Jon) Ridge; great-grandchildren Amber, Rachel, Olivia, Abigail, Megan, Michaela, and Nicholas, all from the Toronto area. Violet is also survived by sisters Ida May Boland, Alice Grahame and Betty MacSephney; nieces Jacqueline (Dennis) Maxted and family, and Marilyn (Ken) McCausland and family; nephews Billy (Evelyn) McLeod and family; Lloyd Grahame Jr. and Lawrence Grahame; as well as many other cousins, relatives and friends. Violet was predeceased by her parents; infant twin brothers Stanley James and John Louis; brother Ernest McLeod; nephew Richard McSephney; niece Lillian McLeod; brothers-in-law Bob McSephney and Lloyd Grahame and many other cousins, aunts uncles, and friends. Funeral services with be held on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Christ Church (Anglican) 227 McLean Avenue at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the St. Clement's Churchyard. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire donations may be made to: RCAC # 38 Ernest McLeod Cross Lake Army Cadet Corps; P.O. Box 419, Cross Lake, MB R0B 0J0. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Oct 31, 2012

VIOLET CHRISTENIA SOPHIA MCLEOD Peacefully, on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the Tudor House Personal Care Home, Violet McLeod, aged 93 years, of Selkirk, MB. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 1, at 11:00 a.m. in the Christ Church Anglican, Selkirk, MB, with Rev. Brad Elliott officiating. Full obituary to follow in Wednesday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Oct 30, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2012