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EDITH KEACH
Born: Jul 02, 1933
Date of Passing: Dec 25, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDITH KEACH (ROSEVEARE) July 2, 1933 December 25, 2014 The family of Edith Jane Keach sadly announce her sudden passing on December 25, 2014. Edith is survived by her children and their spouses Janie (Randy), Susan (John), Greg (Christy), Alana (Chris) and her grandchildren Nathaniel, Bethany (Tim), Brandon, Scott, Haley, Owen, Danica and Quinn. Edith is also survived by her brothers John and Wallace (Lillian), her sister Emma and extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband Edward James in 2009 and her parents John Thomas and Dorothy Adele Roseveare. Edith was born in Carman, Manitoba on July 2, 1933. She grew up on the family farm in Sperling, MB, before marrying Edward on May 22, 1954 and moving to the Elmwood area in Winnipeg where they raised their four children. Edith was a tireless, loving and caring homemaker to her family. She had the gift of hospitality and not a single person crossed her doorstep without the sincere and passionate offer of a cup of tea, some dainties or a full course meal. She loved nothing more than to provide for her extensive family of children and their spouses, her grandchildren and large extended family of nieces and nephews. Edith was an accomplished piano player and instructor who was delighted to share her gift with anyone, young or old, at her piano bench. She could be heard from outside her Carmen Avenue home practising for hours at her piano. Edith loved her neighbours on Carmen Avenue and in the surrounding neighbourhood, and was always volunteering at local Teas in the Glenelm area. Following the passing of her husband Edward, she moved to a new residence, Devonshire House II in Transcona and quickly fell in love with her new neighbours and surroundings where she relished entertaining her fellow residents and staff with a selection of tunes on the piano. The family wishes to thank all the staff and her friends at Devonshire House II for welcoming mom and making her time there so very enjoyable. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Edith's memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Edith will be dearly missed and the many cherished memories we have of her will forever live on in our hearts. "A mother's love is like a circle; it has no beginning and no end". CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2014
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Greg, I did not have a chance to express my deepest sympathies to you, Alana your other sisters and all your respected families. I was in shock when I heard of your mother's passing. It was a lovely service, I was almost in tears myself when your nieces and nephews spoke. The world has lost a truly great person. All the best to you and your wife. - Posted by: Colin Kowalke (Friend of Greg Keach) on: Jan 02, 2015
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Dear Cousins Janie, Susan, Greg and Alana, Very sad to hear of the passing of one of my very favourite Aunts. Aunt Edie was such a beautiful person. I will always wish we lived closer - she would have had the patience to teach me to play the piano. Sorry that I can't be with you at this time - the loss of a mother is profound, my heartfelt sympathy to all. Take good care of each other, love Nancy - Posted by: Nancy Adele Martin (niece in Ottawa) on: Jan 01, 2015
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This is an extremely sad time in our house. Early Christmas morning we received the phone call we never dreamed of with Greg telling us Aunt Edie had passed a few hours previous. Aunt Edie and her family spent lots of great times at our family farm, as we spent many good times at her house. She was always so loving, always brought her peanut butter cookies and homemade donuts and loved to chat and play the piano. And when I lived in Winnipeg in 1972 and later attended Red River apprenticeship program in 1978 and 1979, the Keach's house was always a great place to visit and always had great meals! And every year we received a nice Christmas card and update from a great Aunt. I was very fortunate to see her at Dad's birthday party on Sept 21, 2014 out in Kenton, Mb. We had a great afternoon visit. I spent much of Dec 22/14 with Greg out in Kenton for my Dad's military medal presentation and asked him for his Mom's phone number at her new residence so I could phone her Christmas Day. Unfortunately that did not happen. Over the past several days, I am not feeling well and have decided not to attempt the trip to Winnipeg from Saskatoon, although I had planned to do so when I heard of her passing. Aunt Edie, we love you and already miss you. So this is our farewell to a spectacular lady. Les and Arlene Roseveare and family Saskatoon - Posted by: Les and Arlene Roseveare (nephew and his wife) on: Dec 30, 2014
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My thoughts and condolences to my lifelong friend Greg, and your family. - Posted by: Melissa Maher (Family friend) on: Dec 29, 2014
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Edith warmly welcomed me as a neighbour and friend. I was grateful that we could share many cups of tea together. She was a delightful, kind woman and will be missed. - Posted by: Sherryl (Neighbour and friend) on: Dec 29, 2014
