INEZ MARY EARLY (WILLSEY )

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INEZ MARY EARLY (nee WILLSEY ) January 23, 1924 August 9, 2015 Our family announces the peaceful passing of Inez, Mom, Gram and Great-Gram on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the Poseidon Care Home in Winnipeg, MB. Mom was born in Dundurn, Saskatchewan. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Connie D. Gray, Ronnie Gray (Connie L.) Winnipeg, MB, their children, Tarra (A.J.) McCannell Saskatoon, SK, Chelsea (Jered) Kirkland, Regina, SK, step-son, Spencer (Jan) Early, granddaughter, Andrea Early (Eric Granberg), grandson, John Thomas Early (all of Saskatoon), and step-children/grandchildren, Kathy Ullrich, Ottawa, ON, granddaughter Maren Ullrich (Sean Corcoran) New York, Colleen Early, Bradford, ON, granddaughter Heather (Heath) Schulz, Australia, grandson Spencer Hall, Toronto, ON, and seven great-grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and their families. In addition, close friends of mom will miss her quick sense of humour and kind ways that brought much pleasure to others. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Tom Early of 43 years, her parents, Frank and Estelle Willsey, her first husband Cliff Gray, her siblings and their spouses, Vernon (Nancy) Willsey, Ava (Peter) Mick, Irwin (Mavis) Willsey, step-grandson Shawn Ullrich, and step-son-in-law, Peter Ullrich. Mom took her elementary schooling in Meadow Lake, SK, and was very active in sports as well as playing the violin and drums in the family band. She moved to Saskatoon with her mother Estelle and father Frank in 1941. She was a very determined and proud lady who raised two children from a young age with help from her mom. She was very supportive in all of Connie, Ronnie and Spencer's endeavors, including school and various sports. Inez was an avid bowler in her younger years, loved her golf which she took up later in life, and was a member of Riverside Golf and Country Club in Saskatoon. She also loved her time playing the organ. Her volunteer work included cutting and styling hair for CNIB residents, providing strong support for Ronald McDonald House and special deliveries for people "housebound" with the Meals on Wheels service. Mom's generosity will always be cherished. Mom, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. We will treasure your memories within our hearts forever. Special thanks to the caring staff at Thorvaldson's, the Poseidon and Comforts of Home Care, in Winnipeg. As Mom requested, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Reception will take place at the Edwards Family Centre in Saskatoon on Saturday, August 22, 2015 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. with a brief program at 2:30 p.m. Courtesy parking is available at the Saskatoon Funeral Home directly across the street (4th Avenue & 25th Street) A private committal service will take place later that day in the Early family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Cosmopolitan Industries (1302 Alberta Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 1R5) or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2015