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GLORIA DE VRIES
Born: Aug 17, 1935
Date of Passing: Aug 25, 2021
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GLORIA DE VRIES
Gloria was born in Winnipeg on August 17, 1935. After graduating from Glenlawn Collegiate, she attended the Manitoba Normal School. She taught elementary school in Winnipeg, Germany and Toronto.
She obtained her ARTC (Solo Performer) in Piano in 1955 and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba in 2000. She was an amateur artist.
Gloria was intensely interested in animal issues. She loved her two Siberian Huskies, her dog, Molly, and her Humane Society cat. From some years, she was active in agility training and occasional dog-sledding.
Gloria's beloved parents, Olga and Bill De Vries, predeceased her. Gloria is survived by her son Michael, daughter Kerry; granddaughters, Quinn and Regan; grandson Luke, her brother Bill, sister-in-law Heather, and nephew Bill Jr.
Gloria had requested no funeral service. She will be cremated at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Gloria's family would like to thank the Concordia Hospital as well as her friends and neighbours who gave her so much happiness.
In Gloria's memory, donations may be made to an animal charity of choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2021
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your family member, Gloria. I used to live in Island Lakes, and Gloria had lived a block away from me. Years ago, Gloria and I decided to become pen pals after she had broken her wrist while walking her huskies. I was in grade 2 at the time, and even though I was young, it didn’t take long for me to notice how caring Gloria was towards me as well as the other neighbours. I will miss her remarkably kind and genuine heart, her humility and not to mention her impeccable penmanship. Rest In Peace Gloria. - Posted by: Danielle (Old Neighbour) on: Jun 08, 2022
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We are so sorry to hear of Gloria's passing, we send our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. We lived a couple of doors down when we lived in Island Lakes and Gloria was always very active and always very pleasant to talk with and visit with. She was a special lady and we will always remember her, may she Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Derrick & Megan (Neighbor ) on: Sep 08, 2021
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Extending my heartfelt sympathy to the De Vries family on Gloria's sudden passing. So very sorry to see she passed away! I respected Gloria as the best pack leader to her beloved Huskies and glad that, on those occasions we ran into each other on our walks, was able to offer my sincere respect for her dedication! A dear soul, she will be missed by all who knew her with hope that she was greeted by her furpals - someday over the rainbow bridge we will meet again! Lynda Ruban - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (reader/live in Island Lakes) on: Aug 31, 2021