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SHEILA SUTHERLAND
Born: Jul 09, 1936
Date of Passing: Apr 25, 2017
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SHEILA SUTHERLAND (nee O'SULLIVAN) Grandma was born Sheila O'Sullivan on July 9, 1936, and passed away suddenly on April 25, 2017. Her roots were firmly planted in Winnipeg, growing up here with her parents and four siblings. She met Bill, the love of her life, at age 13 while attending Luxton School. They married in 1956 and had five children of their own. While Bill chased his hockey dreams across North America, Sheila chased the kids around the house. The family moved often when Bill changed teams, but Winnipeg was truly their home and they always returned here. Theirs was a love story for the ages - 60 years after they first married, Grandma still visited Grandpa at Middlechurch Home every day, and still thought he was the most handsome man she had ever seen. With only two weeks between their passings, we can truly say that they couldn't live without each other. A homemaker by trade, Grandma was never one to sit still. She kept busy babysitting the grandkids, lawn bowling, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, reading, doing crosswords or word search puzzles, and baking. Many will remember Grandma for her compassion and heart of gold - from rocking babies who wouldn't stop crying to knitting mittens for the homeless, she was a mother to nearly everyone she met and had a hug for anyone who needed one. Grandma's greatest joy in life was her family, and she leaves behind many of us who will miss her deeply - son Ken (Kerri) and grandchildren Kayla, Keenan, Kyle, and Kelton; daughter Maureen Matthews, grandchildren Kristen (Jay), and Amy (Trevor), great-grandchildren Kaitlyn and Logan; son Jeff; son Dan (Kelly) and grandchildren Will, Ashley (Steve) and Mason; daughter Marianne Komar and grandchildren Kyla and Jaiden. An afternoon tea in celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ambassador Ballroom at Canad Inns Club Regent. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to CancerCare Manitoba, who helped Grandma fight and win her battle with lung cancer, and gave the family 11 extra years of hugs.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry to hear of the second tragic loss for your family in such a short time. As mentioned it must be that your mother and father could only be apart for a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Rick Fritschy () on: May 18, 2017
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My condolences to you Maureen and the Sutherland family! My heart goes out to you all. - Posted by: Gary Sutherland () on: Apr 29, 2017
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Maureen.........."Sending Healing Prayers and Comforting Hugs"........... I Am So Sorry for Your Losses.......Fondly, Gaile Kolisnyk - Posted by: Gaile Kolisnyk (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2017
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For the Sutherland children and grandchildren to lose your father and mother within 2 weeks of each other is unbelievable. my prayers and condolences to all of you. Gary Whyte - Posted by: gary whyte (school and sandy hook family friend) on: Apr 29, 2017