LAURA BARB KERR

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LAURA BARB KERR Peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2001 at Grace Hospital with family at her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband Bob in 1996; and two sisters, Pearl Kavanagh and Thelma Ross; she is survived by her brothers, Roy Boyd of Garden Grove, CA, Alvin Barefoot of Duncan, BC; nieces, Sylvia and Susan of California, Cindy of St. Helena, Carol of Winnipeg; nephews, Bill, Ron and Eric of Winnipeg and Russell of British Columbia. Laura was born March 3, 1920 in Austin, MB, the youngest of four children to Lillian and George Boyd. In the early 30s, the family moved to St. Vital where Laura lived the rest of her life other than years served in Nova Scotia as a Wartime Naval Nurse and the last six years of her life as a resident of Charleswood Care Centre. It was in St. Vital where Laura met her husband-to-be, Bob, and where they were married in 1947. They spent 49 wonderful years together enjoying many train journeys to points west and east and in their retirement auto trips south for the winter months. Laura was an active member of the Ex Wrens Association and Jubilee Chapter No. 27 Order of the Eastern Star. She was always a support to Bob in his involvement with the Masonic Lodge and for many years cared for her aged in-laws, Robert and Mary Kerr. The family would like to thank the staff of Holiday Haven/Charleswood Care Centre for their kindness in the last six years and to companion Patti Hokke for her many hours of company. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave. Rest in Peace Aunty Laura

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2001