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MARY MARGARET MCGIMPSEY
Born: Apr 19, 1933
Date of Passing: Apr 21, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY MARGARET MCGIMPSEY Mary Margaret McGimpsey passed away peacefully on April 21, 2013 at the Grace Hospice where she was cared for by her husband David, family and friends. Mary was born in Winnipeg to William Thomas and Mary Buck on April 19, 1933, recently celebrating her 80th birthday. Mary attended school in Stonewall and later at Red River College. She married David John McGimpsey in 1953. She and David established a solid foundation in Winnipeg and enjoyed being active with a good circle of friends. Mary was a successful athlete: curling at Assiniboine Memorial and golfing at South Interlake, Players and Blumberg. Over the years she worked at Eaton's Department Stores, Sun Valley Pools and Biglow Pharmacy. In more recent years, she and David enjoyed some travel across Canada and into the US and would be sure to visit family along the way. Mary had a keen interest in current affairs and followed them closely. She had definite views on several issues and felt it was her duty to make them known through letter writing and phone calls. She was a true supporter of her children's lives and became a part of community groups for change. Lovingly missed by both Mary and David, Mary was predeceased by her son David William in 1994 and daughter Cindy Marie in 1996. As well as sister Muriel Inman (Lorne) and brother Richard Thomas (Marion). Mary is survived by her brothers Fred (Rosemary) and Jim Buck (Virginia) and sisters Emily Phipps (Myron), Rose Hartnett (Brian) and Susan Morland (Ron), many nieces and nephews, as well as her husband David McGimpsey's extended family. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Deepest sympathies on your loss. We will meet often at their resting place. Take care dear friend, and may the Lord carry you through these days. - Posted by: Larry Linklater (Friend of David) on: Apr 27, 2013
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I have many happy memories of Aunt T., Cindy and David Jr. on Shelly Ave. Kindness, hospitality and good memories of a fine lady are what I remember. My deepest condolences to Uncle David. - Posted by: Clair McGimpsey (nephew) on: Apr 25, 2013
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We remember camping on your driveway on Shelley Street with our oldest son Jason who was just a toddler. Aunt Mary made the best Roast beef dinners for us. God Bless you Uncle David you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Gordon and Colette McGimpsey (Nephew) on: Apr 24, 2013
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David: My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear wife. It's been many years, but I remember working with you at MTS in the Legal Department and travelling with Cindy to Hawaii. - Posted by: Shelagh Russell (Friend of Cindy's, co-worker of David) on: Apr 24, 2013
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Dave and Mary were wonderful neighbours, you never knew what would appear on your lawn when waking up in the morning...Dave would place something there once in a while, and Mary would give him heck..they were a joy to visit and have as neighbours. - Posted by: Charles and Darlene Cameron (Neighbours to the North) on: Apr 23, 2013
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So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you David. We knew Mary though curling and from Weslaco, Texas. Cherish her memory as we will too. - Posted by: Raisa and Gerry Davies (friend) on: Apr 23, 2013