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THELMA TRAVIS
Born: Aug 28, 1928
Date of Passing: Oct 25, 2019
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THELMA TRAVIS
August 28, 1928 - October 25, 2019
She was predeceased by her mother and father, Sarah and Max Travis, and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Max Berinstein and Veta and Mort Monson.
Thelma is survived by, and was a much-loved aunt of, Roxy and Martin Freedman, Edward and Mariette Berinstein, Neil and Corinne Berinstein, Harvey Monson and Marilyn Fry, Barbara and Alan Davis, and Stuart Monson, as well as her close cousins, Bryan Klein and Susan Halprin, Billy and Gary Klein, Rosalie and Gary Levine, and Jackie and Roy Shaw. She will also be missed by her many great-nieces and nephews.
Thelma was born in Winnipeg. She was an independent woman who worked in Calgary and Toronto before returning to Winnipeg. She had a successful career working first for the Film Exchange in Calgary, and then for the Province of Manitoba for over 25 years in the Motor Vehicles Branch.
She had varied interests, was an avid sports fan and a duplicate bridge player. She attended synagogue regularly, and she loved travelling. She had a great sense of style and fashion. Her greatest pleasure, however, was spending time with her extended family. Thelma never forgot or missed a family birthday, wedding or any other celebration, and she travelled from coast to coast to be with family members. She formed special bonds with each of her nieces and nephews, and her cousins, and she was an integral part of their lives. Thelma was devoted to her entire family, who held a special place in her heart. We loved her and will miss her greatly.
A graveside funeral, conducted by Rabbi Matthew Leibl, was held with family and friends in attendance. The pallbearers who honoured Thelma with their service were Edward Berinstein, Neil Berinstein, Harvey Monson, Ethan Hrabinsky, Dan Chisick, Scott Gilmour and Doug Paetkau.
A special thanks to all the staff of the Shaftesbury Residence and Simkin Centre.
Friends who wish to make donations in Thelma's memory may do so to the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A6, or to any charity of their choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Thelma was a dear friend whom I met in Winnipeg as a young woman. Thelma was always kind to my two children, who still have memories of her buying them candy and treats when we visited Winnipeg. I last saw Thelma when visiting Winnipeg four years ago and we had a wonderful conversation. She will be missed. - Posted by: Marion Baird (Friend ) on: Dec 28, 2019
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I'm deeply saddened to hear of Thelma's passing. I met Thelma at the MVB back in the 1970s and enjoyed being a friend and travelling with her to Mexico and Hawaii. We had a lot of laughs along the way and I fondly remember her. - Posted by: vicki johnson (friend and co-worker at Motor Vehicle Branch) on: Nov 02, 2019