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HILDA AMELIA COLLETT June 25, 1913 June 21, 2013 Hilda, holding hands with children Ronald and Barbara, days before her 100th birthday passed with readiness to the loving arms of her heavenly father. Hilda born and raised in Arden, MB remained proud of her family heritage, country living and values, and lifelong friends Selina Sumner (Kinsley) (2010) and Dorothy Armstrong (Davidson) (2001). She enjoyed connecting with relatives and friends from the region and joyously attended the 2006 Arden School Reunion. Hilda is predeceased by her parents William (1950) and Louisa (1970) Stockdale, brother Harman (1930), sisters Margaret Gillespie (1984), Elva Brooks (2005), husband Edmund (2003), and daughter-in-law Blaire Collett (2012). She leaves to grieve her passing but celebrate her life, son Ronald William Collett (Montreal), daughter Barbara (Avi) Shumeley, adored grandchildren Christie (George) Darville (Toronto), John (Eva) and Sophie (great-granddaughter) Collett (Montreal), nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and care providers. Hilda's family were her source of pride and joy and she cooked, cleaned, washed, tended a garden, made preserves all for the sole benefit of her family's enjoyment and well being. When her children were teens she returned to the work force after upgrading her skills at Secretarial School and displayed a committed and conscientious work ethic in each of her subsequent positions, retiring in 1963. Hilda's faith was central to her life, attending Arden United Church with her family and starting to teach Sunday School at age 12. She joined the Charleswood United Church in 1939 and taught Sunday School, was a member of the Women's Institute, cooked, baked and sewed for the church bazaars, teas, and fowl suppers. Hilda was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge #52 and put great effort and took great pride in her roles including Noble Grand. Hilda was a skilled and creative seamstress making her own wedding dress as well as designing dresses, matching hats and purses for her mother, daughter and herself. Hilda also enjoyed quilting, embroidering, smocking, knitting, crocheting and tatting almost a lost art form. She made tatted flowers to create flower displays on greeting cards much treasured by recipients. Hilda's love of flowers and gardens started with picking lady slippers, and crocuses in Arden and more recently enjoying the beauty and wonder of the trees and flowers in the court yard at Calvary Place for which she expressed thanks to God. Mom was also an archivist of family events, accomplishments, new positions, and celebrations making notation of dates, greetings and poems. We will miss you Mom for your unconditional love, hard work and care and we give thanks to all care providers at Metropolitan Kiwanis (2001 to 2010), Riverside Lions (2010), Misericordia Health Centre (2010) and Calvary Place (2011 to 2013) with special recognition to Alemitu Baregaw, Judy Broten, Eranio Baldonado and companion Felicidad Magana (2011 to 2013) who helped us express our love and admiration by keeping you safe, happy and well. A celebration of Hilda's life will take place on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Charleswod United Church (CUC). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CUC Church School Fund at 4820 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3R 0G6.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 22, 2013
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Barb: Whenever I think of your Mom I think of her wonderful smile and charming demeanour. She had such class! I too have a tatted flower that I had framed - I will cherish this piece of your Mom. I wish I could be there to give you a hug at this sad time. Thinking of you. Hugs Wendy - Posted by: Wendy Fallis (friend) on: Jul 26, 2013
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I had the pleasure of spending time with Hilda when her daughter, Barbara, hired me to help her deal with feelings of stress. I found her to be delightful, sweet and open-minded - I loved the little smile she would get when we did our breathing practices together and she would start to feel calmer. The fact that her daughter was so devoted to her is proof of what a loving mother Hilda must have been. Their closeness and love for each other were evident. I'm sure that Hilda was a blessing to everyone who was lucky enough to meet her, as she most certainly was to me. - Posted by: Sita Dookeran (Meditation Teacher/friend) on: Jun 27, 2013
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Dear Barb, You have shared so much with your Mom over the years and you will cherish those memories forever.Your Mom was an exceptional person. I wish I would have known her better but I have some of her special tatted cards which I cherish and I have her daughter as a dear friend. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Fondly, Sandra and Dave - Posted by: Sandra Gibeault (friend) on: Jun 25, 2013
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Barb, my heartfelt condolences but be assured that you are a reflection of your mother's love, strength, beauty and compassion. Your love for each other was an inspiration for many. God bless you and give you peace. What a wonderful life she had, supported by you to the very end. - Posted by: Sheilah Bissett (friend) on: Jun 25, 2013
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Dearest Barb You have been in my thoughts all day. Letting go of those we love is always hard, but saying goodbye to someone as special as your mom will be doubly hard.. She was one of the most genuine, compassionate, and caring persons that I have ever met.. I loved and will miss her lovely smile and warm hugs.. Such a treasure Barb.. May your memories warm your heart in the days to come... You have been a wonderful, wonderful daughter and your mom loved you deeply.. I will come for a visit as soon as I can.. Love Joan - Posted by: Joan Boyce (Friend ) on: Jun 24, 2013
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Dear Barb, So sorry for your loss.I only knew her from the beautiful stories you told me about her. She was lucky to have you around in her last days. My deepest condolences. - Posted by: Maya Andonova (friend) on: Jun 24, 2013
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Dearest Barb, Avi Ron How very sad i was to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great lady! I will be ever grateful that she taught me how to tat. From our fist meeting as new nursing students Barb your Mom showed us how to be ladies in every sense of the word. I am proud to have known her. Blessings Pam & Bob DeLuca - Posted by: Pam DeLuca (friend) on: Jun 24, 2013
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We were so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing Barb. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. "Those Who Live In Our Hearts Will Be With Us Always" - Posted by: Ian & Judy Keating (Friends) on: Jun 24, 2013
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Our love & thoughts are with you and your family...a long and beautiful life she had! - Posted by: Bob & Donna Matthews (friends') on: Jun 23, 2013
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So sorry for your loss Barbara but you can take comfort in the knowledge that you were there for your Mum and made sure she had good care these last years. She will be missed but is in a better place, - Posted by: Joan Buell (friend) on: Jun 23, 2013
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I met Hilda and Ed when they lived next door to my mother Alice Forrest in Bramble Estates. Mom and Hilda became good friends. Hilda was an elegant lady who was always neat ,well-dressed and fun to to be around. She was generous and kind and I still have some of her beautiful tatted cards she gave to me. You were blessed with a very special mother Barb and Ron. My sincere condolences Jacqui - Posted by: Jacqui Blanchard (friend) on: Jun 23, 2013
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Barb. My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. The obit is just beautiful and a true tribute to the wonderful mother and lady she was. May you and your family enjoy the wonderful memories you made all together. Much love. Rhonda - Posted by: Rhonda Matias, (friend) on: Jun 22, 2013
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Heartfelt sympathy Barb, to you and your family. May you find comfort in the knowledge that your constant love, care and daughterly devotion to your mother helped to make her life a happy one. - Posted by: Susan McClement (Friend of family) on: Jun 22, 2013
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I have kept + cherish my tatted flower card, 1 of many donated to craft sale. Hilda's smile + twinkling eyes were a wonder. She always talked highly of others, especially Barb. Fond memories + regards. Sue - Posted by: sue tamblyn (friend/acticity coordinator MKC) on: Jun 22, 2013