SHIRLEY ( BETTY) ELIZABETH VIRGINIA NAIRN

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SHIRLEY ( BETTY) ELIZABETH VIRGINIA NAIRN Peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2000 at the Riverview Health Centre, Betty passed away into the presence of the Lord at the age of 80. Mom will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, son Ian and wife Patti; daughter Joyce; son Neal; grandchildren, Jennifer, Christine, Robert, Danny and Robyn; sister Rita (Kevin) McDonnell; nieces, Brenda and Paula; nephew Michael; as well as her sister-in-law Linda Nairn and family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Laurie in 1991. Born September 10, 1919 in Montreal to Reginald and Aemelia Hawkins, Betty grew up on the shores of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Woodlands, Quebec. Always the athlete, Mom excelled in golf, baseball and many water sports in her youth. She married Laurie in September of 1951 and moved to Winnipeg in 1953. In her adult years, Betty grew to love the game of curling and was actively involved in the sport, serving in a variety of capacities including Ladies President at the Pembina Curling Club. Mom loved the outdoors and would spend many hours with Dad camping and fishing with friends during the summer months. Her hobbies and interests included baking, knitting, bridge and most enjoyably, bingo. Throughout her lifetime Mom was an avid fan of all of her childrens and grandchildrens endeavours and was always ready to host any friends who would come through the door of her home. The family would like to thank the many physicians and professionals who cared for Mom during her illness including Dr. Permack and the oncology staff at Victoria General Hospital. Also a special thank you to the kind and caring staff at the Riverview Palliative Care Ward. A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St., with Rev. Bruce Brand officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Moms honor to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2000