MARY MARGARET DEWAR

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MARY MARGARET DEWAR On December 7, 1999 after a long and courageous battle, Mom passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Seven Regions Health Centre in Gladstone, MB. She was predeceased by her husband John on March 28, 1984; her brother Charles and her sister Dorothy. Mary was born the second child of Henry and Phoebe Long on August 13, 1918 in Gladstone, MB. It was here she received her early education and worked as a receptionist and clerk before joining the army on January 31, 1942. She returned home after serving in Shilo and England and married John Dewar on April 16, 1947. Mom was a very active member of the community until her health began to fail. She was a Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 110, having just recently received her 50 year pin. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge since 1937, a Charter Member of the Royal Purple and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mom was also very active in the Anglican Church as a member of the A.C.W. and the vestry. Mom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Sandy and her children, Dana, David, Bryan (Sunshine) and DeeDee; by her daughter Barbara and her son Jonathon; by her daughter DeeDee (Darrel) and their children, Duane (Tara), Cory (Mandy), Kyle, and Aaron; and by her daughter Jackie. Also left to mourn are seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; as well as many dear and loyal friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Gladstone United Church, Gladstone, MB on Saturday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Blair Whyte officiating. The family sincerely thanks the nurses and doctors of the Seven Regions Health Centre for their warm, loving care of our mother over the past several years and especially the care given to her on Monday, December 6 in her last hours. We also thank with grateful hearts, Rev. Blair Whyte, Moms many dear and loyal friends who have always been there for her and all the wonderful ladies of the home care program. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Anglican Church Restoration Fund, Box 578, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0, or to the Seven Regions Health Centre Palliative Care Program, Box 374, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0. Clarkes Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. A heart of gold stopped beating Hard working hands went to rest, God took you home to prove to us, He only takes the very best. Heartaches in this world are many, But losing you was worse than any. It will be lonely here without you We will miss you more each day, For life will not be the same for us, Since youve been called away. We will forever remember the way you looked The way you laughed and smiled, All the things you did for us Will be with us all the while. You always did your best Your heart was true and tender You lived your life for those you loved, And those you loved will always remember. We love you, Mom and Grandma!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 09, 1999