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EILEEN THERESA HUMPHRIES
Born: Oct 22, 1932
Date of Passing: Oct 07, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEILEEN THERESA HUMPHRIES The family of Eileen Humphries sadly announce her passing on October 7, 2014 at the Victoria General Hospital. Eileen was born October 22, 1932 in Dublin, Ireland to Edward and Catherine Rogers, she was the ninth of 11 children. At the age of 14 Eileen began to work in the garment trade as a Cutter. Eileen met the love of her life, Patrick (Paddy) Humphries in 1954. December 27, 1956 Eileen and Paddy were married in London, England, they had two sons, Edward (Eamonn) and Patrick. June 27, 1967 the family immigrated to Winnipeg. Eileen continued to work in the garment trade until her retirement from Olympic Sportswear in 1992. After retirement Eileen was active in the Weston community: she volunteered at the Weston Community Club, the Bluebird Lodge and the Weston Legion until she was diagnosed with dementia in 2008. Eileen and her family wish to express their appreciation to the dedicated doctors, nurses and staff of the St. Boniface Hospital, the Misericordia Hospital, Riverside Lions assisted living, Meadowood Manor and the Victoria Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Eileen for the past six years. Eileen is survived by her sons Edward (Eamonn) and Joanne, Patrick and Colleen; grandchildren Sean (Elise), Meghan (Warren) McCutcheon, Lisa (Maity), Jade (Andrew) Riemer and Wesley (Stephanie); great-grandchildren Eamonn and Charlotte; her brother Harry and sister-in-law Margaret Rogers; brothers-in-law, Eddie Humphries, Louie McKeogh and Noel Bartley, and numerous nieces and nephews in Ireland and England. Eileen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Patrick, her brothers and sisters-in-law Bob and Joan Rogers, Bert and Eileen Rogers, Eddie and Maureen Rogers, Eileen's sisters and brothers-in-law Betty Rogers, Kathleen and Tony Kavanaugh, May McKeogh, Etta and Willie Buggle, Alli and Liam Bryan and Pat Bartley, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and Jerry Sutton, sister-in-law Fran Humphries. Funeral Service for Eileen will be held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 172 Worth St. at 2:00 p.m., October 10, 2014. A reception will be held at the Weston Legion after the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Cremation has taken place. Eileen's ashes will be returned to Ireland at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We are very sorry for the loss of your Grandma.. the times we have spent with Lisa has made us aware of what family means to her ...we offer all of you our deepest sympathy - Posted by: The Beaudry family (we are a good friend of Lisa,s) on: Oct 09, 2014
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Eileen was a great person. She would sit in the hall and smile at me everytime I walked by. She was a spunky lady but her smile could light up the room. I enjoyed talking to her every day and will miss that smile. I am sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Trista m () on: Oct 09, 2014
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Humphries. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Wendy Still - Posted by: Ron Still (Family Friend) on: Oct 09, 2014
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So sorry to read Colleen and Pat, of the passing of your mother. Worked with Colleen for a number of years at Jostens. Carmen Erickson - Posted by: Carmen (Co-worker of Colleen) on: Oct 09, 2014