LILLIAN MARGARET SIGOUIN (BYNG) (MATTHISON)

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LILLIAN MARGARET SIGOUIN (BYNG) (nee MATTHISON) In the loving arms of her family, Lillian Margaret Sigouin passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 79, on June 10, 2001. Lillian will be sadly missed by her daughter Vivian Stradeski; granddaughters, Tammy (Dan) and Patti (Jeff) great-granddaughters, Tessa and Emily. Also missed and forever remembered by her sisters, Kathleen (Kay) Perreault and Theresa Wellman (Noel) her foster daughters, Pat Verrier (Tom) and Margaret Simmonds. She will be missed by her extended family, Richard (Denise), Robert (Ellen), Cindy (Sean) and Diane (Ted) grandchildren, Craig (Sharon), Ryan (Jodie), Graham (Stefanie) and their children, Alex and Riley, Shawn (Samantha), Shannon, Shauvan, Michelle, Ian and Stephanie; nieces, Kitty (Richard), Evelyn (Wally), Joanne (Jerry), Cheryl (Ron), Nola (Adrienne), Kim (Richard), Deb (Chris), Crystal (Darren) and Heather (Brian) nephews, James, Larry (Marlene), Neil and Keith. Lillian was predeceased by her last husband Laurent (Larry) Sigouin in 1999, whom she was married to for 14 years. Also predeceased by her first husband Donald Byng, whom she was married to for 40 years. Lillian was also predeceased by her parents, Julia and John Matthison, and her brother George Carufell. Lillian was raised in Transcona, where she attended the Assumption Catholic School. Later she moved to Winnipeg and was employed at Bulman Bros. for many years, making many friends. She had to leave her employment due to being a caregiver to her parents when they became ill. A few years later, Lillian was re-united with Laurent (Larry) Sigouin whom she had known years ago. They were married and had a wonderful marriage of 14 years till Larry became ill. Lillian became caregiver until he had to be hospitalized. She visited him faithfully and daily, also volunteered her help at the Tache Nursing Centre when she could. Once Lillian and Larry re-united, their daughter Vivian completed the family. A happy time for the three to be re-united. After her husband passed away it was time to look after herself, where at that time was diagnosed with cancer. She was so positive and that helped her with us a little longer. Lillian enjoyed her camping days at Wildwood Trailer Park at Winnipeg Beach. She met many friends there. She enjoyed long lasting friendships with Bernice Johnson and Lil Bearistow (Big Lil). She enjoyed the card games and bingo at her apartment in the hall. She also looked forward to the day trips to Warroad to the Casino. She enjoyed family visits, which included card games. Lillian was known for her dedication to those who needed her. Lillian attended Holy Redeemer Church until she could no longer go. She was a member of Legion Number 30. Lillians family would like to thank her cancer volunteer Bernice Kirk for she made Lillians days easier. Also thanks to her Home Care girls, a special thank-you to Sister Collette, you are so special. Special thanks to all the staff on the Palliative Ward at St. Boniface Hospital for their compassionate, loving care. At Lillians request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Burial will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens following the service. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make donations in Lillians memory to CancerCare Manitoba, P.O. Box 2248, Station Main., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Dear Lord Put Your arms around her Hold her in Your tender care Make up to her for all she suffered And all she had to bear She went through so much in silence Her spirits didnt bend She faced her pain with courage Until the very end It broke our hearts to lose her But she didnt go alone For part of us went with her The day God called her home. Bless you, Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunty and Friend CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements - 586-8044.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2001