Barbara McMANUS

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McMANUS: Barbara Jean McManus, nee Gordon passed away peacefully at the age of 60 in the Neepawa hospital on May 2, 2012. Barb was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 19, 1951. She was the eldest daughter of Beth and Earle Gordon. In her early years, Barb was very involved in the Minnedosa United church junior and senior choirs and the CGIT (Canadian Girls in Training). She was a farm girl at heart. Barb had her horse, Beauty, who she loved to ride and also to hang out at Wes Ferguson's farm. Following her education in Minnedosa, Barb moved to Winnipeg where she began her career in the financial world at the Winnipeg Stock Exchange and then on to the TD Bank where she would spend the next 34 years, both in Winnipeg and Brandon. During her time at the TD bank, Barb spent many long hours studying to become a certified financial planner. After retiring from TD, she took a joint position with the Neepawa and Minnedosa Credit Union. Barb had a great love for music, old movies, cooking, wine, family, the three little grandsons and friends. You could always count on a great meal and an abundance of food and laughter around Barb's table. Her battle with cancer was fought with dignity and courage. Barb never complained as she always had a smile on her face. She was so blessed to have Raymond, her family and such good friends at her side. Left to continue the journey are, Barb's soul mate, Raymond McManus, Raymond's children, Jayme, Boyd and wife Raechell, three grandchildren, Hudson, Linken and Cooper. Siblings, Doug Gordon and wife Evelyn, Ruth Spencer and husband Bob, John Gordon and wife Norma. Nieces and nephew, Shauna husband Andrew, Kenneth wife DawnDena, Nicole, Jennifer and Tayler. Great niece, Mackenzie. Numerous cousins from far a near and a lifetime of good friends. Barb was predeceased by her parents Beth and Earle Gordon and is now a special guardian angel to great niece Keeva Helen Gordon who passed away recently. "It is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years." Service to celebrate Barb's life was held Monday, May 7, 2012 at the United Church in Minnedosa. Minnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 12, 2012