IRENE GLADYS MARSDEN

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IRENE GLADYS MARSDEN Peacefully on September 24, 2001, with her family by her side, Irene Gladys Marsden of Pinaymootang First Nation, left to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, at the age of 76 years. Irene is survived by her children, Mary (Harry), Barbara, Gerald, Pearl (Guy), Dennis (Martha), Sharon (Clayton), Grant (Elaine) 38 grandchildren; 35 great-grand-children; brothers, Gordon (Genevieve) Stagg, Ormand (Eileen) Stagg, Claire Letandre and Paul Letandre; sisters, Myrtle Woodhouse, Isabelle Madsen, Beatrice Redford, Sophie Stagg, Joyce Zettergren and Rose; and special family members, Sam Levi, Raymond Prive, Denise Marsden and Brenda Martin. Her surviving aunts are Jeannie Woodhouse and Joyce (Frank) Grouch. Irene was predeceased by her husband John; parents, Harriet and Rupert; parents by custom, Gilbert and Harriet Cook; brother by custom Robert Cook; and brothers, Robert Sumner, Orville, infant twins; sisters, Marge and Hattie; sons, Ronald and Harvey; and daughter Vera. Irene was raised by her maternal great-aunt Harriet and uncle Gilbert Cook on a farm. She enjoyed having her mom and siblings living close by. Irene was a compassionate and gentle human being who extended her love and care beyond her own family. She devoted herself to her children and grandchildren who lovingly called her Noo-Koo naan. Irene loved the outdoors, gardening and planting flowers. Irenes home was the focal point of family gatherings which was always led by a prayer. Irene had an exceptional memory to recall genealogies and history. She was competitive with her sons in regards to their marksmanship and was still shooting the gun in 2001 to celebrate the new year. The family would like to thank Dr. Marais and nursing staff of Lakeshore General Hospital, Anderson Family Funeral Home, Pinaymootang Chief and Council, all the visitors and friends for their prayers, company, comforting words, and support. Wake service will be held on Wednesday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 27 at 12:00 noon. Both services will be held at the Fairford House of Prayer, Fairford, MB, with Pastor Wilfred Bruce and Jim Anderson officiating. Interment to follow at the Fairford Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-204-768-3606

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 26, 2001