ANNIE MARY SKENE (PITTENDRIGH)

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ANNIE MARY SKENE (nee PITTENDRIGH) Annie Mary Skene passed away peacefully at River Park Gardens on July 26, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Annie was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on May 6, 1920. She married Harry Skene in 1938 and had five children before they immigrated to Transcona in 1967. Annie was predeceased by Harry, her husband of 52 years in 1990, her brother George, son Bill and grandson Ian Archibald. She is survived by daughter Nannie Archibald in Scotland, three sons: Harry (Cécile) and Robert in Winnipeg, and Graeme in Vancouver, daughter-in-law Helen Grant, seven grandchildren; Gordon, Fiona, Grant, David, William, Harry and Jill, and six great-grandchildren. Mum loved baking and having visitors, her girdle scones were always a special treat. She was a wonderful knitter and her grandchildren benefitted from the many sweaters that she created. Mum enjoyed going on trips and outings, shopping and out for lunch. She also loved animals and had many dogs, cats and birds during her lifetime. The family wish to thank the staff at River Park Gardens for the excellent care and compassion extended to our mother in the past years. A private family service will be held at a later date followed by interment in Scotland in September. If you so wish donations may be made to River Park Gardens Activities Department, 735 St Anne's Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 0C4.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2014