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AGNES (NANCY) MUIR MCRAE
Date of Passing: Feb 20, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryAGNES (NANCY) MUIR MCRAE After a lengthy illness, Nancy quietly slipped away at St. Joseph's Residence on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Nancy leaves to mourn, her daughters Heather (Bill) Ashdown, Karen (Brian) Gamley; and two grandsons, Ryan and Sean. She was predeceased by her husband Jack. Nancy was born in Winnipeg on March 6, 1927. She was a remarkable lady, living through the Depression and difficult times with stoicism, courage, and a unique sense of humour. Although being a mother, grandmother, wife and homemaker was a priority in her life, she had an unusual career as Matron of the Old Kildonan Police Force; later she worked for the Manitoba Lung Association. Our most memorable times with Mom include her babysitting days with Ryan and Sean, clearing bush at the cottage, and baking apple pies. After a paralyzing stroke, Mom continued to be a quiet strength in our lives. Renal failure and the necessity of dialysis restricted Mom's lifestyle but her spirit and curiosity kept her vital to the end. No words can express our appreciation to Mom's caregivers at St. Joseph's and Seven Oaks Dialysis. She was always treated with respect, dignity and competence. We also extend a special thank you to Dr. Terry Babick. All flowers gratefully declined. In honour of Mom's love for animals, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3.
Publish Date: Feb 23, 2013
AGNES (NANCY) MUIR MCRAE On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Nancy passed away at St. Joseph's Residence at the age of 85 years. A longer obituary notice to follow. Richard Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, is in care of arrangements, 204 897 - 4665.
Publish Date: Feb 22, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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From our family to yours, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Our mother shared a table with Nancy at the nursing home where they both resided and Nancy was always a pleasure to see and visit with. She is missed. - Posted by: The McCoy family (family member at same care home) on: Mar 05, 2013
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Please accept my deepest Sympathy on your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and your families. I worked with your Mom at the RM of Old Kildonan, I worked in the Municipal Office and Nancy worked in the Police Department which was then located on Main Street. Many a time I would go to your mom's for lunch. We had a lot of fun at Old Kildonan and I really enjoyed working with her. She was a good friend to me, and a great person.. - Posted by: Linda Ranger (Friend - worked with Mom at the RM of Old Kildonan.) on: Feb 25, 2013
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Hi heather so SORRY to HEAR about NANCY. What a lovely LADY. WE will SURE miss HER. My sincere sympathy. - Posted by: janice hansen (friend) on: Feb 24, 2013
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Dear Heather and Karen, So sorry to hear about your mom. I definitely remember Aunt Nancy's great sense of humour. Thinking of both of you and your families and wishing I could see you in person to extend my condolences. Love, Debby - Posted by: Debby Boyes (Niece) on: Feb 23, 2013
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