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HENRIETTA LENORA EDWARDS (FORREST)
Date of Passing: Jun 03, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHENRIETTA LENORA EDWARDS (nee FORREST) Henrietta Lenora (Nonie) Edwards, of Niverville, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at the De Salaberry District Health Centre, on June 3, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Nonie was predeceased by her first husband Donald Alexander Wallace, second husband Charles Arthur Edwards, daughter Beryl Wallace, parents Simon and Jean Forrest, brothers Sam, Bill, John and Bob Forrest, and sisters Mary Israel, Nancy McVicar and Margaret Bartley. She is survived by her twin sister, Edith Baldwin. Nonie was loved and will be deeply missed by her children Sandy (Yvette) Wallace, Les (Mona) Wallace, Myra (Bryan) Kehler, Mina (Mitchell Sain) Wallace, Charlie (Lorraine) Edwards and Bonnie (Rob) Lapka. She cherished her 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Nonie was born on May 10, 1922 near Niverville, Manitoba. Nonie married Donald Wallace on October 30, 1948 and had five children. Donald passed away on March 1, 1960, and Nonie married Chuck Edwards on April 5, 1961. They had two children. Chuck and Nonie operated a mixed farm near Niverville until 1987. Nonie worked at the Niverville Hatchery for many years and balanced her time raising her family and supporting the Niverville United Church and community. She enjoyed dancing, singing, visiting family and friends, playing cards and attending family hockey games. We extend our gratitude to the staff of the De Salaberry District Health Centre who ensured Nonie's comfort until the end. Thank you also to the Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, for their services. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on June 16, 2017 at Niverville United Church, 55 - 1st Street North, with a reception to follow at the Golden Friendship Centre, 118 - 2nd Avenue South.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Ruth and I pass on our condolences. You mother lived life to the full and in the midst of many challenges raised a generation of caring family. May you be all be blessed by her memory and find peace in the memory of many years spent together. - Posted by: Clarence Braun (Friend) on: Jun 18, 2017
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Your mom was so kind and made those excellent home-made potatoes chips! We used to have so much fun at your farm. This event reminds me of those good times...tomatoe wars, helping gather the hay bails and other things my brothers and I did with your family. Take care. Karen - Posted by: Karen Church (Friend) on: Jun 17, 2017
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I have a lot of fond memories with auntie Nonie as well of looking after her when I worked in manor . We had a lot of laughs her and I and some good talks will miss her dearly, she kept us in stitches we will miss her and yes she was the BEST - Posted by: Peter & Deann Unger (niece) on: Jun 14, 2017
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Our thought are with you all. Aunty Nonie was an inspiration to everyone. I know I will miss her dearly. She was the BEST. - Posted by: Marilyn and Gerry Fender (Neice) on: Jun 10, 2017