VAUN LORRAINE RUBIN

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VAUN LORRAINE (LAINY) RUBIN February 1, 1924 - November 1, 2016 Lainy, 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at St. Boniface Hospital on November 1 2016, with loving family by her side. Beloved wife of 68 years to Leon, mother to David (Devorah), Lisa (Glen - deceased) and Daniel; grandmother to Danielle, Evan, Patrick, Matthew (Krystine), Bryan (Amanda) and great-grandmother to Aria and Navy. Lainy is dearly missed by her brother Jeffrey (Lois), her sister Patricia, and many loving nieces and nephews. Lainy was born in Winnipeg to William and Kathleen Black. She attended Kelvin High School and graduated from the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Lainy and Leon met romantically when Lainy was a student nurse and Leon was chief resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After marrying in June 1948, they moved to Rivers, Manitoba where Leon was the town physician. After the birth of their eldest son David, they returned to Winnipeg where Leon established a practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Lainy stayed home to raise three children, and returned to work as a nurse for the Victorian Order of Nurses when the children had grown up. She was actively involved in her community. Lainy volunteered at the Golden Age Club (now Gwen Sector Club), served as president of the Israeli chapter of Hadassah, and she was a life member of the National Council of Jewish women. She was active with the women's committee of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and hosted dinners in her home for visiting choreographers. Lainy and Leon were able to travel extensively throughout their married life, including to China and the Orient with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 1988; and they were fortunate to enjoy many winters in Palm Springs California. The family spent many happy summers at their cottage at Falcon Lake, often with visits from extended family and friends. Lainy doted on her children and grandchildren - family was everything to her. Lainy was a gifted artist and enjoyed her years of painting at the Forum. She created gorgeous pieces of needlework and embroidery and she knitted wonderful sweaters for her husband and her children. She was a gourmet cook and a hostess extraordinaire. She loved to pick blueberries at the lake and would return with a basket brimming with blueberries, from which she created the most delicious pies. Lainy was the kindest, most compassionate and selfless person; and could not bear to see anyone suffer. She loved all animals and for all of her married life, had cats and dogs as pets (usually at the same time). Everyone loved her. She saw something good or redeemable in the worst of persons. A beautiful woman, both outside and inside. Through most of her adult life, Lainy was afflicted with severe chronic illness. No one could have displayed more courage during these episodes. She never complained and always retained her sense of humour - nurses and hospital staff loved her. Lainy loved and was well-loved and will always be remembered as a very special person. Her passing leaves a deep hole in all of our hearts. The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the physical and occupational therapists at Riverview Medical Centre, and to the supportive home care and other workers at the Shaftesbury. Interment took place at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on November 3; Rabbi Alan Green officiated. Donations in Lainy's honour may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2016