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MERLE NOREEN MOONEY
Born: Mar 18, 1931
Date of Passing: Dec 30, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMERLE NOREEN MOONEY
We regret to announce the passing of Merle Noreen Mooney (Routledge) on Dec. 30, 2023, 12:33 a.m. She was surrounded by family at her time of passing.
Merle Routledge was born March 18, 1931 on the Routledge family farm in the Lenore District. She was the youngest of four children of William Henry (Harry) Routledge and Mary (May) Hester (Pollock), joining older brothers Doug, Glen and Elgin. Merle was the last surviving family member.
Merle received her formal education at Ravine and Lenore schools. Merle moved to Virden with her mother in 1948. But enrolled at Logan Business school in Brandon. After graduation she worked in the Ag. Rep. office in Virden. It was here she met the love of her life, John Robert (Jack) Mooney. They were married Aug. 11, 1951. Jack was transferred to Winnipeg with his job and later to Regina. They retired to Tsawwassen B.C. to travel and enjoy the good life. Along the way they had three children. Brent, Blaine and Marylea. They have seven Grandchildren. Kaitlin, Maude, Eric, Braden, John, Cailea and Daniel, great grandchild Lorelei with another one on the way.
Merle and Jack were soon the record keepers and family historians and put together an extensive Family historical archive that she has preserved and added to over the years.
When Jack passed in 2010 Merle eventually got the itch to move back to Winnipeg. While leaving family and friends was a difficult move, Merle quickly settled in at River Ridge Assisted living in 2020. Making friends has never been a problem for Merle who was liked by residents and staff alike. Merle was known as the “Marathon Lady” doing her daily multi kilometer walks!
We would like to thank the staff at River Ridge where she resided for the wonderful care they provided. Special thanks to the nurses and doctors at the St. Boniface hospital for their compassion.
A family celebration of life will take place in Virden Manitoba later this summer.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 13, 2024, Jan 13, 2024
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We are saddened to learn of Merle’s passing and sending much love to her wonderful family. Our mom and Merle met as neighbors on Golden Gate Bay in the 1950’s and began a life long friendship. They remained in touch over the years and distance never diminished their beautiful bond. Every visit consisted of sharing memories and much laughter. Although we won’t have the pleasure of visiting “Mrs Mooney” in person again, we have found a photo album that our mom had filled with Mooney memories. She is forever in our hearts. Rest easy….and put the coffee on for Granny Girl! - Posted by: Carolyn Sigfusson, Pam and Kelly Gorman (Family friends) on: Jan 13, 2024
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