ESTHER TERESA KIERNAN

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ESTHER TERESA KIERNAN Peacefully on March 5, 2000, at the Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Home, our beloved sister-in-law and aunt. Esther lived a life of kindness and generosity to others which was truly exceptional. Born in rural Saskatchewan in 1921, she was educated at the University of Manitoba. She had a highly successful forty-year teaching career in Flin Flon and at Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg, where she headed the English department and also taught Latin. Esther took special pride in her students achievements, and they remembered her fondly decades later. Although she loved her work, she took early retirement to care for her mother. Later, she travelled extensively in Ireland, Italy, Greece and Switzerland, making new friends wherever she went. A devoted longtime member of St. John Brebeuf church, she was also a patron of theatre and opera, a generous supporter of many charities, and a member of the University Womens Club. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Anne and Patrick Kiernan, and her dear brother Dr. Matthew Kiernan. She is survived by her sister-in-law Anaid; nephew Matthew of Toronto, his wife Catherine, their children Susannah and Patrick, and numerous relatives in Chicago and Ireland. The family thanks the staff of Lions Manor and Tuxedo Villa, especially Aurora, Michelle, Susan, Lee-Ann, Irene and Nila. Esther will be cherished forever by everyone whose life she touched. There will be a Memorial Mass held at a later date in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church. Flowers are gratefully declined. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2000