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ELEANOR HERST
Born: May 22, 1930
Date of Passing: May 26, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELEANOR HERST
Eleanor was born in Winnipeg on May 22, 1930, to Edith and Harry Sterin. Eleanor was younger sister to William Sterin. All of whom predeceased her as did her beloved husband Max Herst. Eleanor grew up in Lestock, Saskatchewan. The family moved back to Winnipeg for Eleanor to attend St. John’s High School. Upon graduation Eleanor entered business college then worked for the Manitoba Grain Exchange until she married in 1954 and became a full-time housewife then mother.
Eleanor was elegant, creative and interested in art, history, movies, theatre and all things current. She was renowned for her cooking and baking and beautiful way of entertaining. She was always interested in learning and took classes in flower arranging, pottery, knitting and later in life she attended continuing education classes at the University of Winnipeg mostly in art and history. Another love of Eleanor’s was travel.
Eleanor had been an active member of Pioneer Women where she made many close friends. She had been their card chairperson for a few decades.
Eleanor was a doting grandmother to her three grandchildren and will be lovingly remembered by them.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ruth Simkin and Dr. Jessica Lezen for their excellent and compassionate care.
We are also grateful for the care that Eleanor received from everyone at Shaftesbury Retirement Residence, all of the health care aides, the dining hall staff, the directors, Brandi and Cheryl and nurse Erica and especially nurse Jennifer. You made Eleanor’s time at Shaftesbury most comfortable and pleasant.
Lastly, but most of all we are indebted to our mother’s caregiver, companion and friend Manny. Manny took mom on outings to the park, for ice cream and outdoor walks while she was still able. Manny ensured that mom was not only well taken care of but kept her looking her best. Our deepest gratitude to Manny.
Eleanor leaves to mourn, her daughter Debra Herst, daughter and son-in-law Carol and Neil Duboff, grandchildren, Jonathan and Narisa Duboff, Michael Duboff and Juli Mandelbaum, Rachel and Jonathan Katz, great-granddaughter Phoebe Katz and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2023