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MARY- RUTH (MIMI) GWENDOLINE TRAINOR
Born: Feb 19, 1934
Date of Passing: Nov 01, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY- RUTH (MIMI) GWENDOLINE TRAINOR Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, Winnipeg with Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant, presiding. Interment followed in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 - 897 - 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Nov 9, 2013
MARY- RUTH (MIMI) GWENDOLINE TRAINOR Born Mary-Ruth (Mimi) Gwendoline Pemberton-Smith, February 19, 1934, to Lucille and George Pemberton-Smith, in Montreal, Quebec, and died November 1, 2013 in Winnipeg. She grew up in Westmount, Quebec, and graduated in Nursing from St. Mary's Hospital in 1954. She obtained a degree in Public Health Nursing at the University of Western Ontario. Mimi practiced a variety of nursing specialties which included a period in which she monitored the lives of psychiatric patients discharged from the Ontario Hospital System. In 1962, she came to Winnipeg to establish rehabilitation courses at the newly-constructed Manitoba Rehabilitation Hospital (now part of Health Sciences Centre). She was married to Dr. Michael Trainor in 1965, and had one son, Brian. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her brothers David and Richard, her nieces and nephews and their families, her husband, son, and her beloved seven-year-old grandson Brendan. Mimi had diverse interests and talents. She taught Sunday school, participated in the establishment of the 158th Scout Troop in Winnipeg, served on the board of the Manitoba Opera Association. She maintained her competence in the French language through Alliance Francais and subsequently participated in the activities of a conversational French group for many years. She was a talented artist, producing exquisitely fine embroidery, many sewn garments, and a variety of stained-glass windows. She travelled widely, which included several bicycle tours through Europe, the last of which she completed when in her 60s. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place, Winnipeg with Rev. Fr. Mark Tarrant, presiding. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. So long Mimi, and thanks for all the love. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made if you wish to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Riverview Rehabilitation Hospital in Winnipeg. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 - 897 - 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Publish Date: Nov 7, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 09, 2013
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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My condolences to Dr. Trainor and his family. Mrs. Trainor was truly loved by all that knew her. - Posted by: Kim Zebiere () on: Dec 05, 2013
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Dear Michael, our sincere condolences on the death of Mimi. Thanks, Brian, that you have notified us. Especially in recent times we have often thought of you - so we cooked last week “Mimi pot with vegetables”. We like to think of the wonderful time together in Costa Rica, your visit at our home in Hude and our stay with you in your home in Winnipeg. Dear Michael, we wish you all the best during this difficult time and would love to hear from you soon. Best wishes from your friends in Hude Hannelore and Wilfried - Posted by: Hannelore und Wilfried Zellmer (Your friends in northern Germany ) on: Nov 19, 2013
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Dear Michael, My mother was very fond of Mimi, and she and my dad had great times visiting you and her out west. My deepest sympathies for your loss. - Posted by: Anne Streit (1st cousin, once removed) on: Nov 15, 2013
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Myself and my crew have enjoyed working closely with Mimi on her garden and pond. We will miss her. - Posted by: Greg Butterfield () on: Nov 14, 2013
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Dr. Trainor and family: I'm very sorry for your loss. Mimi was a wonderful person with great determination and a strong will. She will be missed. May the God of all comfort be with you. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) - Posted by: Laura Alvarez () on: Nov 08, 2013
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our deepest condolences to Dr. Trainor, Brian and family. - Posted by: Majid & chritine Saadatmans (employee) on: Nov 07, 2013
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Ma chere Mimi, we were roommates on that wonderful bike trip in Perigord and Quercy in 1992. You were demanding, eccentric, generous, hilarious and great fun! I shall never forget how you fell off your bike while trying to videotape a medieval castle and cycle downhill at the same time! We spent several hours at the ER at the hospital in Sarlat and you emerged with a diagnosis of a sprained wrist and nine prescriptions, including some concoction for the liver! And then there was the towel you draped over the lamp at our hotel in Paris, which very nearly burnt the place down!!! I wish you many happy journeys in heaven, where I'm sure you can straighten St. Peter out! Bon voyage Mimi! - Posted by: Gerarda Cronin (Sometime traveling companion) on: Nov 07, 2013
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Sorry for your loss. I know you had a lot of good summer vacations together at Fair Hills Resort, as did our family (Jack and Louise Davis). It was a pleasure to know Mimi and I am glad we had a chance to have good conversation a couple of summers ago at Fair Hills remembering old times at the Resort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Shawna Yaremkiw (nee Davis) Randy Yaremkiw (spouse) (Fair Hills Friend) on: Nov 07, 2013
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We are so saddened to hear about Mimi. She was such a wonderful, special and genuine lady. We have fond memories of her kindness, strength, generosity and positive attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Susan Waters and Marcos Alvarez (Friend) on: Nov 07, 2013
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Dear Michael, Brian & family, My sincere condolences on the passing of Mimi. We met through scouting and spent many enjoyable weekends working together on scouting leadership training courses. She was always fun to work with and very knowledgeable. Although I have not seen her in years, as I now live in Australia, I know that she will be greatly missed by you and all her friends. - Posted by: John Weltevreden (friend through scouting) on: Nov 06, 2013
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So sorry Dr. Trainor and Brian. Thank you for coming to see me at the restaurant. I will truly miss seeing them at the restaurant every 2 weeks. You'll be missed Mimi. - Posted by: Hollie (Friend from Bellissimo) on: Nov 05, 2013
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Farewell dear friend. You are already greatly missed by your family and loving friends. Your close friend Ruth, left a few days ago and I wouldn't be surprised to see embroidery and beautiful quilts lining the sky. You were a gracious hostess and a loving, caring friend to all. Mimi, you are missed and greatly loved. - Posted by: Reid Waters (Family Friend) on: Nov 05, 2013
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Our condolences to Dr. and Brian. Though we never met, I know that you must have been a very special person having raised such a fine man as Brian. Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Joe and Toni (Friends of Brian and his family) on: Nov 05, 2013
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