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MARGUERITE KERR

Born: Jul 23, 1908

Date of Passing: Oct 23, 2001

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MARGUERITE KERR Peacefully, on October 23, 2001 Marguerite Kerr passed away at the age of 93. Marguerite was born July 23, 1908, the daughter of Newton and Catharine Miller, of Gilroy, SK. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Joseph; her five siblings, Harold, Jim and Jack Miller, Maybelle Pollard and Dorothea Walmsley; her son-in-law Philip Robinson; her only grandchild, Kimberly Kerr; and a niece, Christine Milburn. Left to mourn her passing are her children, Marilyn Robinson and David (Sylvia) Kerr; one sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Marguerite was a warm and friendly person who enjoyed the company of her friends and family. She especially enjoyed her various bridge groups and the friends she made through these groups. She was an active member of the Manitoba League for the Hard of Hearing and sat on the Board for a number of years. She was also a volunteer at St. Amant Centre and enjoyed the interaction with the children. She took a keen interest in the lives of her nieces and nephews and their families. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Regents Park United Church, 613 St. Marys Rd. with the Rev. Bill Millar officiating. Cremation has taken place. Flowers are gratefully declined. Should you wish, donations in Marguerites name would be appreciated by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg R3B 2H8, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 1080 Portage Ave., Winnipeg R3G 3M3, or Manitobans With Disabilities, 200-294 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0B9. The family would like to thank the Rosewood Village where Marguerite resided for the past four and a half months; the Emergency Room staff and especially nurses, Jane and Norah at the Victoria General Hospital and the staff at the Health Sciences Centre Trauma Unit for their care, compassion and concern. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2001

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