FLORENCE BERTHA BURDETT-LESPERANCE

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FLORENCE BERTHA BURDETT-LESPERANCE December 3, 1916 - April 13, 2000 In sorrow we announce the passing of Florence Lesperance, 83, of Gretna, Manitoba, formerly of Altona, Thursday, April 13, 2000 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg. Florence was predeceased in 1992 by husband Sydney; by her father James Burdett in 1923; by her Mother Anastasia (Annie) Galushka-Burdett in 1986. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Roy of Vancouver and James of Kapuskasing, Ontario and Fayetteville, Georgia and by one sister Teodora in infancy. Florence was born and raised in Emerson, Manitoba. She worked for a time at Whitmans General Store in Emerson. She married Syd on September 3, 1939 then moved to Altona where Syd barbered for many years. Florence took joy in her role as mother and homemaker and will be remembered for her wonderful creativity in cooking, sewing and playing the piano, accompanying Syd on his fiddle, frequently entertaining family and friends. She was active in sports. In baseball she was known for her pitching ability. She won top honours at the first ladies tournament at Oakview Golf Course. When she entered a curling bonspiel she was known as a force to be reckoned with. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Florence energetically nursed Syd through 12 years of declining health. She loved flowers and throughout the summers her kitchen table was adorned with home-grown garden flowers. Mourning her loss are 2 daughters, Jolene (Ken Klassen) of Winnipeg and Charlotte (Tom Moffatt) of Morden; as well as 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 4 sisters, Alice Berg of Emerson, Manitoba, Evelyn Haack of Hanover, Ontario, Barbara Chadwell of Midland, Ontario and Isla Marsh of Winnipeg. Also mourning her loss are numerous Burdett family and Lesperance family nieces and nephews in addition to many friends. Memorial service to be held Tuesday, April 18, 2:00 pm in Altona United Church. The Rev. Bob Stark officiating. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In Florences memory, in lieu of flowers, contributions to either the Salvation Army, 180 Henry at Main, Winnipeg, or The Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent Rd., Winnipeg, R2L 1X3 would be appreciated. Wiebes Funeral Home, Altona, in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 17, 2000