ISOBEL M. GUNNESS (SLATER)

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ISOBEL M. GUNNESS (nee SLATER) Peacefully passed away at the Grace Hospital on December 14, 2000. Predeceased by parents William and Jean; sister Beth. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Maurice; five children, Barry, Grant, Maureen (John) Hardy, Jan (Mike) Peddle and Allison Nixon; eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Andrea, Ross, Ian, Sarah, Jennifer, Johnathon and Kyle and brother David (Lillian) Slater. Born in St. James, March 20, 1928, attended Riverbend School for Girls, graduated from United College. With her mother was an active member of the Eastern Star and other charitable organizations. An avid paddler, she met Maurice at the Winnipeg Canoe Club. Following their marriage and a brief residence in Winnipeg they moved to Brandon. She continued her charity work with the Associated Canadian Travellers (ACT) serving as President of the Ladies Auxiliary. Living briefly again in Winnipeg and then Oakville, Ontario before returning to St. James where Isobel resided for the past 30 years. She had a varied business career with Central Scientific, Patrick Realty and Assiniboine Clinic. The love of her life was the cottage she and Maurice built together. Their many trips to Hawaii and around North America sustained her in later years when travel was no longer possible. Isobels rapier wit and full command of English served her well when playing a challenging game of scrabble or doing crossword puzzles. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to all the supportive friends and to nursing staff on 4W at the Grace General Hospital: Donna, Joe, Shawna, Janet and Cora; also the dedicated doctors, Dr. Homik and his staff and Dr. Chernick for their excellent care. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Salvation Army/Grace General Hospital or to a charity of your choice. God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can and The wisdom to know the difference. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 19, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, at 12:30 p.m. Reception to follow at Chapel Lawn Reception Centre. A private family interment will be held. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 16, 2000