Pauline McCRORY

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McCRORY: Pauline Alva McCrory (nee Campbell). It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother on Monday, February 15, 2010. She will forever remain in the memory of her family, her son James (Rose Anne), daughters, Linda Wass (Robert), Carolyn Bumstead (William), Mary Lou Doyle, (Larry). Grandchildren, Samantha McCrory, Jamie McCrory (Seanine), Kevin Wass (Kim), Geoff Bumstead, Patrick Doyle (Sheri), Kelly Doyle; Great grandchildren, McCrory Skuce, McAuley Skuce, Campbell Skuce, Robert Wass, Geoffrey Wass, Danika Bumstead, Makenna Bumstead, Madison Doyle, Finian Doyle. Pauline was predeceased by her husband James, parents Cecil and Alva Campbell, sister Chickie Harrison, granddaughter Shannon Wass and grandson Todd Skuce. Pauline was born in Brandon on April 8, 1922 and grew up in the east end of Brandon, attending King George and Earl Haig schools. At a young age, she was active in sports and the Dr. Schubert Youth Choir. As a teenager, she began working at the Metropolitan Store. Romance began, young James McCrory of Rideau Street and Pauline became a pair skating at the East End Community Rink. In 1940 Jim was “called up” for the Forces and he joined the Air Force. They were married September 20, 1940. They were first stationed at St. Thomas and then Dunville, Ontario. After the war Pauline resided in many locations due to Jim’s employment with John Deere; Winnipeg, Swan River, Wynyard and Dauphin, returning to Brandon in 1974. Jim died of cancer in 1975. Pauline returned to the work force and worked for Shirley’s Card Shop in Shopper’s Mall for many years. Music and her church were always a big part of her life. She was a founding member of St. James Presbyterian Church in Dauphin and choir member. She was a member at Westwood Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg and First Presbyterian Church in Brandon. Pauline was a member of the Ladies Shrine Club, Brandon. Pauline’s hobbies included knitting, baking, playing cards and visiting with friends. She formed many friendships over the years with her vibrant personality and winning smile. Our family would like to thank Dr. Groves, Home Care Staff and all who helped Pauline through her declining health, Norma Jean Coates and her extended family, Arlene Robertson and her many dear friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honour of Mom, to the First Presbyterian Church Foundation, 339-12th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4M3. Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 20, 2010