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FLORENCE MARTHA ENGLISH It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Florence, on October 25, 2016 at the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House in Richmond. Florence will be greatly missed by her daughters, Beverley (Joel), Valerie and Karen; grandson, Thomas; and many dear relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Allan, parents, George and Helen; and brothers, George and Robert. Florence had a zest for life, a great sense of humour and a knack for making friends. In high school, she formed a close circle of friends, of whom she kept in touch with all her life. After graduating, one of her jobs was working at Midwest Paper in Winnipeg as a bookkeeper; where she met her future husband of 51 years, Al. Once married, Flo was courageous enough to move away from her hometown of Winnipeg (for Al's career); eventually settling in Richmond. To us girls, she was a caring, protective, generous mother and very proud of her family. She was adventurous and travelled extensively throughout her life; her most memorable trip being to Australia. Her other interests included crafting, gardening and talking on the phone (or just plain talking)! Despite her many physical challenges late in life, she never stopped being active. During her final years, she loved living at her Seniors Residence, Gilmore Gardens, because, as she put it, "There is always something going on here!"; and she enjoyed taking part in most of the activities. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 4 at 1:00 p.m. at Gilmore Park United Church, 8060 #1 Road, Richmond. After the service, an afternoon tea reception will be held next door at Gilmore Gardens, 4088 Blundell Road, Richmond. Donations to the GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada would be greatly appreciated. Richmond Funeral Home (604) 273-3748

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2016