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MARY EVELYN PRINCE
Born: Dec 11, 1950
Date of Passing: Aug 03, 2019
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MARY EVELYN PRINCE
She is predeceased by her parents, sister Lorraine Sanderson, brother-in-law Walter Sanderson, brother Willie Prince and niece Carla Prince. She leaves to mourn her passing her children, Laverne, Derek, Lorna, Myrna, Sheryl, Jessica, chosen children, Delores, Angelina, Leona and Melanie; sister-in-law Laura Prince; granddaughters, Tia, Riki, Annie, Jr., Jamie, Gracie, Miley and Rees; grandsons, Danny, Diddles, Kelly, Nick, Jordan, Joey, Brandon, AJ, Parker, Bradley, Dene, Baby Will and Alvin Jr.; 15 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was born in Sandy Bay First Nation on December 11, 1950. She lived there for many years before moving to Portage la Prairie and later Brandon to pursue her education and career as a teacher. Upon graduation from Brandon University she returned to her home community where she had the opportunity to teach Grade 1 for 17 years. Mary had an incredible work ethic and a passion for education. She imparted upon her children and grandchildren the significance of hard work and education, constantly encouraging growth and learning. She was also very proud of her Saulteaux heritage, particularly the teachings she received from her grandfather Louie Prince. She instilled the importance of language, culture and traditions in her family.
Mary was a respected community member, known for her loving heart and warm, generous nature. She had a way of making everyone whose path she crossed feel special. She loved gardening and taking care of her plants, and she had a special place in her heart for pets, cats in particular. It was in her character to nurture, and in addition to her own she also adopted and fostered many children over the years. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her most prized possessions. Her extraordinary strength made her a role model, and she has left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.
We would like to express our gratitude to the staff at Deer Lodge Centre for the excellent care they provided during our mom's stay. Also the staff at Cardiac Centre of Excellence - Asper Institute, who gave us the gift of one more year with her.
Wake services will be held at her home in Sandy Bay First Nation on Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8, 2019. Funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Sandy Bay on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Amaranth.
Clarke's Funeral Home
Gladstone-MacGregor
www.clarkesfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Having read by accident the announcement of the demice of Mrs. Mary Evelyn Prince as I was searching details on Princess Paul Romanowa-Illyinsky born Mary Evelyn Prince in April 1925 in Memphis (Tennessee) I would very much be interested on the coincidence. I am deeply sorry to appear curious during those high moments of grief and all understand any delay or reluctance in answering. Princess Romanowa was daughter to William Prince from Baltimore and could have been granddaughter of Ernest Prince, superintendant of the New-York police. We are trying to pace this family descending from the crusading rulers Princes of Tripoli in Lebanon. Thank you four your help and my sincere condolences to your family. - Posted by: Prince Alan-Michel Misson de Saint-Gilles (Possible cousin) on: Aug 15, 2019
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Condolences to Sheryl, Tia and Lorna and the rest of your family on your great loss of a wonderful and beautiful mother and grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lake St. Martin (Ness) School Staff. - Posted by: Lake St. Martin (1970 Ness) (Co-worker) on: Aug 07, 2019
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