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ROLETTA PARKER
Born: Apr 30, 1941
Date of Passing: Mar 15, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROLETTA PARKER Peacefully, on March 15, 2013 at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, Roletta Parker passed away at the age of 71 years, surrounded by her family. Roletta will be lovingly remembered by her husband Reg; daughter Regina (Brant), sons Randy (Lana), Reid (Karen) and Roger (Suzanne); grandchildren Shawn, Tyler, Cameron, Matthew, Jenna, Riley, Jordan and Tia; mother Margretta; siblings Kathy (Rick), Brind (Donna), Cliff (Donna) and Dessa (Larry); and many extended family. She was predeceased by her father Roland in 1998. Roletta was born on April 30, 1941 in Flin Flon, MB to parents Roland and Margretta Fox (nee Sherer) and raised in Manitoba and BC, eventually residing in Birch River, MB. She graduated from Teacher's College at Brandon University and taught in one room school houses (Egremont and McKinley Schools) before marrying Reg in 1961 and moving to Dauphin to raise a family. She was an avid gardener, loved to paint, read and solve puzzles and crosswords, and enjoyed baking and cooking. She and Reg curled and golfed together for many years and later took up 5-pin bowling. She was active in the United Church Women's Auxiliary, and ran an after school daycare from the family home. She is fondly remembered for fresh-baked bread and homemade fudge and playing cards with the family. You are invited to celebrate Roletta's life on Wednesday, March 20, at Dauphin First United Church, 37 - 3rd Ave. NW, Dauphin, MB at 2:00 p.m., joining the family afterwards for a light luncheon. A private family service will be held in the Parker Riverside Cemetery, Qu'appelle Valley, SK at a later date. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the Home Care staff who provided excellent care and assistance during Roletta's period of illness. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made in Roletta's name to the ALS Society of Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 20, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Roger and Family My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Jerry Kolbuck (Friend) on: Mar 20, 2013
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So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My sympathies to everyone. Lots of good hockey memories - Posted by: Karen kustra (friend) on: Mar 20, 2013
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We would have liked to attend Roletta's service but since we can't we want to extend our sincere sympathy to all the family. Give our love to Aunt Gretta. Our thoughts are with you today. Take care. - Posted by: Liel & Mavis Martinuson (Fox) (Roletta's cousin) on: Mar 20, 2013
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Dear Reg, Regina, Randy, Reid and Roger, We were very saddened to learn of Roleta's passing. We have very special memories of her wonderful caring and baking ("fantastic bread" ) that she gave so graciously to Ryan and Jennifer in their school years when they spent time in your home. She and your family will always be in a special place in our hearts from our wonderful years in Dauphin. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends. Sincerely, Margaret, Grant, Ryan and Jennifer (Boutilier) Ogonowski. Winnipeg, MB. - Posted by: Margaret & Grant Ogonowski (Former Dauphin friends) on: Mar 20, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and I know it is hard. No one can steal the memories and that is what you will keep in your heart.. Regards Karen - Posted by: Karen Care (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2013