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IRIS MARY MCCONNELL (LAWRIE)
Born: Apr 12, 1925
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2020
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IRIS MARY MCCONNELL
(nee LAWRIE)
Beloved spouse of Thomas W. McConnell (Tom) for 57 years. Loving mother of Janet Harris (Peter). Proud grandmother of Lydia and Amelia. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Iris was born in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on April 12, 1925. The youngest of four children, Iris immigrated to Canada with her parents, James (Jim) and Williamina (Mina), and siblings, Ivy, James (Jim) and Dorothy (Dot) - on the ship Montcalm in 1926. The Lawrie family settled in the district of Miami, Manitoba until moving to Winnipeg in 1940.
Iris graduated as a RN from Grace General Hospital, Winnipeg in 1948. She treasured the lifelong friendships developed with her classmates. Iris's nursing career included Grace General Hospital, Toronto General Hospital and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) in Cornwall and Toronto.
In later years, Iris volunteered at North York General Hospital, Dufferin Area Hospital and Peterborough Regional Health Centre. She was a longstanding member of Laurel Women's Institute and Mapleridge Seniors Centre. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Iris and Tom also enjoyed travelling and renovating homes and recreational properties.
In keeping with Iris's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Fairhaven Long Term Care for their kindness and care.
In honour of Iris, memorial contributions to VON Canada will be appreciated by her family.
Online condolences at www.comstockkaye.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2020