ENID LORRAINE ROBSON

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ENID LORRAINE ROBSON It is with the greatest sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Enid Lorraine Robson on June 21, 2017. She was predeceased by her dear husband Robert (April 20, 2016), and daughter-in-law Julie (September 28, 2015). Mom leaves to cherish her memory three sons and daughters-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. Mom was born in Winnipeg on December 12, 1931 to Elwood and Violet Newson. She worked and lived in Winnipeg her entire life. Lorraine and Robert were married on June 14, 1952. In 1954 they moved into their first and only house on Lennox Avenue. She worked at Great West Life until her first son was born in 1955, followed by two more sons in 1957 and 1964, and a daughter in 1971. The most important career to her was to be a mother, but somehow she still managed to find time at home to be a proof-reader of recipes for Gateway Publishing. She was the most loving and gentle person one could have ever known. She always listened without ever judging or criticizing. She was always willing to help everyone and anyone, anytime. She was a baker "extraordinaire", and everyone knew there wasn't a butter tart made anywhere that could compare with Mom's. She truly loved to bake; from her famous decorated birthday cakes, delicious pies, endless slices, tarts and cookies, to the fruit cakes we all couldn't wait for each year. Everyone will remember her fancy sandwiches, which she'd make for every kind of shower and any kind of occasion. Mom was a talented piano player for the church choir practices to Christmas carol sing-alongs, she sewed dance costumes, knit baby blankets and loved to garden. She always had a jigsaw puzzle on the go and loved her puzzle books. She loved to be with her family, and loved to play games and cards at our frequent family gatherings, even into the late hours of the night; and at Trivial Pursuit, she was a force to be reckoned with. She had a heart of gold and her family was everything to her. She has left us a legacy of what family is and what to live up to, and treasured memories to carry us through life. Mom, you are our inspiration. You will be forever in our hearts and thoughts, and we will miss you so very greatly. The family will be hosting a celebration of Mom's life, on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Gateway Christian Community Church, 851 Panet Road. Bardal Funeral Home 204-774-7474 Condolences www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2017