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EMILIE ANN NOVOTNY
Born: Feb 09, 1931
Date of Passing: Nov 24, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEMILIE ANN NOVOTNY (nee NOVOTNI) On November 24, 2016, Emilie passed away at the age of 85 years after a short illness. Emilie is survived by her children, Jude (Rick), Charles, and Monica (Derrick); grandchildren, Nolan, Charlotte, and Bianca; sister Lillian (Robert) and brother Edward; nephews, Alan, Brad, Chris, Jack, Richard, and Kenneth and their spouses. She was predeceased by her husband Charly and grandson Owen. Emilie was born in Winnipeg on February 9, 1931, the daughter of immigrants Frances and Joseph. Having lost her father at an early age, Emilie and her siblings were raised by their mother in a close-knit community. Emilie worked as an administrative assistant since her teens but her favourite job was at University of Manitoba. Emilie married Charly in 1953 and raised a family that emphasized fairness and boisterous discussion. She was a warm, generous person with a wry sense of humour, who welcomed everyone into her house for meals and her famous Czech baking. Emilie liked music, opera, theatre, dancing, knitting, wildlife, and travel. She enjoyed family gatherings and weekly lunches with Lil and Bob. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Emilie's memory to the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre in Ile des Chênes. As per Emilie's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Instead, Emilie would want to us to raise a glass in honour of a life well lived. Na zdraví! Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 2016
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Dear Novotnys -- Chas, Monica, Jude So very sorry to read of your Mom's passing. Forty-eight years ago, your home became almost a second home for me -- I learned to skate in your back yard, discovered comics and table-hockey under Charles' tutelage, developed my very first crush (on my best friend's little sister, oh no!), suffered your father's friendly ribbing (remember "Scottelina"?), and enjoyed cookies and milk at your mother's table. I remember her as kind and welcoming and interested and tolerant, even while Charles and I were trashing the house. Thinking warm and comforting thoughts, on this cold Christmas Eve. With regards, Scott Swanson - Posted by: Scott Swanson (Family Friend) on: Dec 24, 2016
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