M. PEARL ROSS

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M. PEARL ROSS Suddenly on May 25, 2002, at the Grace General Hospital, Pearl Ross died peacefully with her family by her side. Pearl is survived by her daughter Linda Ross, widow of Tom, grandson John (Janet) Lefler and their two children, granddaughter Donna (Kevin) Grayer and their four children and granddaughter Darlene Graham and her son, also her 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; also her six siblings, Edith (Roger) Quirion, M. Ruth (Stephen) Stoyka, Agnes Delroy, Eileen Molnar, Audrey MacDonald and Marlene (Larry) Mitchell; her 19 nieces and nephews; also her 34 great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband John in 1993; her daughter Julie Ann in 1977; siblings, three infant girls, and one infant boy; also by her granddaughter Sandra Lefler in 1995; and two great-grandchildren. Pearl was born on October 29, 1921, to Rupert J. and Sarah A. Moar at Fairford, MB. She grew up during the war years and was most helpful to mother in helping when our father went off to war. She was active in knitting for the Red Cross and crafts making flowers. She has always been active in all our lives, and she loved children and animals. She always told us to mind our little people because they were important. She had many interesting tales of our ancestors to recall to the younger generations. She loved to dance and sing and was a good friend to all who knew her. He life became more secluded after John died, but she enjoyed outings with the family. Pearl belonged to Monte Cassino #178 Legion, also A.N.A.F.# 1. She liked bingo and bus trips with the jolly seniors. Pearl was a kind mother, grandmother, great-great-grandma, aunt, great-aunt and especially a loving sister. We shall all remember you and wish you God speed to your eternal rest. Pallbearers will be John Lefler, Steve Molnar, Jamie Kettle, Stephen Stoyka, Gary Martens, and Bill Quirion. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 232 Kennedy St., with interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. The family would like to thank the nurses at the Grace Hospital who took such good care of her and showed such kindness and compassion to Pearl. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pearls name to the Grace General Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3M7, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 301 - 352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2H8. WE LOVE YOU Because of your own small world Will never be the same, and all our hearts are filled with love When people speak your name. But though your face may not be seen Among us here today, Your heart is felt in all the hearts You changed along the way. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 232 Kennedy Street 949-4878

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2002