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CYNTHIA DEE SLEVIN (VAUGHAN)
Born: Jul 28, 1938
Date of Passing: Jan 15, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCYNTHIA DEE SLEVIN (nee VAUGHAN) July 28, 1938 - January 15, 2018 Peacefully Cynthia passed away in her sleep. She had been surrounded by all of her family in the few days prior to her death. She was happy that she had been able to attend Andrew and Lindsey's wedding and she didn't miss Christmas morning. She will be sadly missed by her husband James (Jim) (Slugger), four daughters Deb (Rolf), Becky (Garry), Barb (Tom) and Jamie; and her grandchildren Brad (Emily), her great-grandchildren Maddie and Claire, Brent (Amanda), Andrew (Lindsey), Jill, Jean and Tracy. Cynthia also leaves her sisters in the USA - Barb (Gene), Lois (Maurice), Julie (Jim) and Nan. Cynthia was predeceased by both of her parents Sky and Elizabeth, her brother Butch, and her son-in-law Ron Zarney Cynthia was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Illinois until her family moved to Brandon, MB when she was 10. It was in Brandon that Cynthia met Jim Slevin, fell in love and got married. They married young and many said 'it wouldn't last'. But it did...63 years married, four daughters, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cynthia was a busy working mom, managing four busy kids and a husband who travelled. She worked at many places but her favourites were Tilden Rent a Car, Air Canada and a Touch of Class, where she made many long time friends. Time was kind to Cynthia, she always dressed beautifully and always had on fresh lipstick when Jim came home from work! Getting ready each day as if she was going to work, makeup and jewelery was just the way she did it! Even when she went fishing, which she loved and she was really great at. Bingo was another of her favourites. She won the last game she played a month before her death. Cynthia had a severe stroke in July 2015, leaving her partially paralyzed and unable to care for herself. The system decided that she should go to long term care but her family decided otherwise. Home we went and she was comfortable again, making her own decisions about when and what to eat and when to get up each day. Not being an early riser ever, it was important for her to be at home. Her evening ritual of having a glass of wine with Jim ended just recently when her health began to fail. Cynthia loved the lake, especially Matlock where she and Jim spent the last 15 years, and Arizona was their winter getaway and where they had many friends. Cynthia had too many friends to list and you know who you are. We thank you for your continued support, visits and phone calls. She was never alone. Flowers are gratefully declined and if you wish make a donation to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place and we will have a Celebration of Life on Mother's Day.
Publish Date: Jan 20, 2018
CYNTHIA DEE SLEVIN (nee VAUGHAN) July 28, 1938 - January 15, 2018 Passed away peacefully in her sleep. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Jan 17, 2018
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2018
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I am sorry to read of your loss Jim and family. I fondly remember our association so many years ago. Regrettably you now join a club none of wish to have become members. Be well and be strong. - Posted by: Michael Averbach (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2018
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My family first met Cynthia and her family while living at Pony Trail in Toronto Ontario in the early 1970's, just before they moved to Winnipeg. They were a great family to be associated with as a tenant in the same complex and through our children. May GOD look after her in her new home and her family in their time of grief. Peter, Lois, Teresa, Melissa and Peter John Gall - Posted by: Lois Gall (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2018
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Our sincerest sympathies in the passing of your Mother. She will be missed by all her family and friends as she has left so many wonderful memories. We are all blessed that we had Cynthia as a part of our life, her memories will live on forever. - Posted by: Judi and Milton Nordstrom (Family Friend) on: Jan 22, 2018
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Sorry to hear of your loss, Debbie. Your mother sounded like quite the woman! - Posted by: June (former coworker at Sir John Franklin School) on: Jan 20, 2018
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So sorry to have learned of Cynthia's passing. Got to know Cynthia in the 50's when Jim and I were fastball batterymates. Joan and I extend our sincere sympathy to Jim and family. - Posted by: Bob Taylor (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2018
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A life well lived! We are sure that Cynthia passes with no regrets! A life filled with a wonderful family and so many friends. One only has to know the love that surrounded her daily since her stroke in 2015 to understand what she meant to so many! She will certainly be missed but so many memories of the fun and good times will keep her in our hearts forever! Our love and sympathy to Jim and to all of the Slevin family! - Posted by: Charlotte & John Rendall (Friends) on: Jan 20, 2018
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Breaks my heart to say goodbye but will treasure our friendship memories forever. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and care for so many years. You will be missed by so many. I hope to remain a part of your incredible family. Rest In Peace dear friend, you have earned that - Posted by: Joan Farnfield (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2018
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It is sad to hear of Cynthia's Passing.I would like to offer my condolences to Jim and family. From a Old Brandon Cloverleaf Morley Macfarlane - Posted by: Morley Macfarlane (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2018
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It is a blessing that my dear Friend Cynthia passed away, she is now at peace. Cynthia and I went to school together and took so many baseball trips with our husbands, So many memories are coming to me right now and hard to put down. My sincere condolences to all the Slevins and their families. RIP Cynthia Love, Pat McKinnon - Posted by: Pat McKinnon (School friend) on: Jan 17, 2018