BARBARA HOLLOWAY

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BARBARA HOLLOWAY (nee RAMSAY) April 13, 1927 - October 8, 2015 It is with sadness we announce Barbara Holloway passed peacefully at River East Personal Care Home on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the age of 88. Barbara was born on April 13, 1927 (or perhaps May 13, 1927) in Caron, Saskatchewan and grew up in Winnipeg (St. James) as the youngest of four children of Earl and Violet Ramsay. Barbara is survived by her daughter Kathy Grabowecky (Bill) and grandchildren Eric (Margaret) and Lisa. She is also survived by sister-in-law Lil Ramsay and Patricia Meadows along with many nieces and nephews and dear friends. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Fred (October 5, 1982), her parents and siblings Ken Ramsay, Jean Hare and Bob Ramsay. The family would like to thank all of the amazing and kind staff of River East Personal Care Home for their care over the last year and half. Thanks also to the kind support and care at The Rosewood (Evergreen House) prior to that. Barbara was our mum, apartment grandma, aunt, godmother, friend, volunteer, amazing baker, bowler, world traveler, Mrs. Clean, true Eatonian (only place to shop), avid reader, crafter, crossword pro, solitaire player, lover of musicals, sticky note keeper. She lives on in our hearts and memories. Memorial service to be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue, Rev. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd officiating. Service will be followed by light lunch. Private family interment. Donations to Salvation Army or charity of your choice in Barbara's name will be gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2015