PHYLLIS D.

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PHYLLIS D. McCASKILL Peacefully, on August 30, 2001, after a brief illness, Phyllis slipped away in her sleep at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 85. Phyllis was the beloved wife of Douglas (predeceased) and loving mother and grandmother of Darrelyn (Dee) Reinfort (Otto, Kurt, Lisa) of Winnipeg, Marcia Doiron (Bob, Jean-Guy, James) of St. Adolfe and Ron McCaskill (Dianne) of Moncton, N.B. and Rons children, Jacqueline and Clayton. Phyllis is survived by her sisters Mae Butterill, of Stonewall, MB, Faye Le Drew and husband Ralph of Edmonton AB and Donalda Stevenson of Thunder Bay, ON as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, William MacNab. Mom was born in Port Arthur, ON to Mary and Donald MacNab. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from McKellar General Hospital in 1939. She met our Dad while he was training with the army in Fort William. They were married September 21, 1945 in Winnipeg. Mom worked as a nurse at the old Victoria Hospital on River Avenue, then as an office nurse for Dr. M. Snider and then in the recovery room at the new Victoria Hospital while raising her family. After she retired, she and Dad enjoyed their cottage at Sunset Beach and had many great holidays. Mom was a strong, capable person. She loved to bake and could sew anything. She was always knitting, loved all kinds of crafts, bowled with Park Alleys for many years, belonged to the Princess Elizabeth Guild, and was also a member of St. Vital United Church. She enjoyed being with people and she will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Interment and reception will follow. A special thank you to the caring staff on E4 at St. Boniface Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2001