DONNA MARIE VAN VLAENDEREN

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DONNA MARIE VAN VLAENDEREN It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, Donna Van Vlaenderen, on Monday, January 8, 2001. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her husband Stephen, her son Michael, daughter Brittany, stepsons, Robert (Eva) and Stephen Lee and stepdaughter Jennifer. She will never be forgotten by her mother Stephanie; sisters, Kathy (Keith), Barbara and Allyson and her brother James. Also left to cherish her memory is her father-in-law Alphons; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond (Jackie), Kenny (Leigh) and Roberta (Grant) and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Donna was born on May 31, 1960, in Winnipeg, to Stephanie and the late Norman Priestly. She received most of her education in Thompson and moved back to Winnipeg in 1981 whereupon she met Steve, the love of her life. They were married in 1985 and welcomed into the world in 1990 her son Michael, followed a year later in 1991 by her daughter Brittany. Her children brought her much joy and fulfilment. Your golden heart stopped beating Hardworking hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. To a beautiful life came a sudden end You died as you lived, everyones friend Helpful, willing, thoughtful and kind. Prayers will be held on Friday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Funeral mass will be on Saturday, January 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Margarets Roman Catholic Church, Little Britain, Man., with Msgr. Louis McCloskey officiating. Viewing will take place at the church prior to mass and cremation will follow. Donnas pallbearers will be Ray, Robert, Stephen and Ken Van Vlaenderen, Derek Triolet and Bill Moyer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust fund set up for Donnas children at the CIBC Bank, 369 Main St., Selkirk, Man., R1A 1T7. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2001