MAE ISABELLE BALDWIN

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MAE ISABELLE BALDWIN Peacefully on August 15, 2002 at Thorvaldson Care Centre. She was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Ada Harkness; first husband Ernie Norton; husband Lawrence "Baldy" of 60 years; son Doug Baldwin; her sister Elsie and husband Mike Einarson; her brother-in-law Irvin Reese; niece Penny Bristow; nephew Lindsey Einarson; and grandson Ron Baldwin. Mae loved her family. Her daughter Deanna Parker and husband Alan; Blair (and Kari Parker), Bryan (and Teryl Parker) and her son Don and wife Roberta, Tracy (and Jan Bassa), Trisha (and Chris Eck), Michael (and Laurel Baldwin), Danny (and Bonnie Baldwin) daughter-in-law Barbara Baldwin; and great-grandchildren, Nicole and Derek Baldwin, Sara Baldwin, Ronnie, Ally and Ryan Baldwin, Derrick and Nicholas Bassa, Ryan Eck will always remember her. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Elvenna Reese and sister-in-law Irene MacAda; two nieces, Elaine Rogers and Judy Lindsey; nephew Dennis Reese. Mae was born in Glen Ewan, SK and married Lawrence in 1936. She lived in Starbuck moving to Winnipeg (St. James) in 1959. Mae and Baldy were original residents of Riverside Lions Estates since 1984. Her whole life was filled with a love for crafts - knitting, crocheting, ceramics, paper tole, and reading. In her early years she was competitive in country fairs with her handiwork. She was an avid card player, a dedicated bingo player, she loved her bus trips to the Shooting Star Casino. Mae had a great sense of humour and loved to share all sorts of jokes. She was a true partner to her husband on the farm and at Starbuck (running an efficient household, canning, cooking great meals, sewing etc.). The door that leads to a mothers heart Is always open wide. And in her heart is a special place Where peace and love abide. There is no lock on a mothers heart Her children freely go For a pat on the cheek or a comforting word, Or something they want to know. Her kitchen is a treasure store That never does run dry. Theres pickles, cookies, buns and breads And most delicious pie. Through years of work and prayer shes learned Her wise and tender art, For the nearest thing to the love of God Is the love of a mothers heart. Special thank you to the Thorvaldson Care Centre, Mr. Thorvaldon, Shirley and all the staff for their continued kindness over the last 11 months. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the C.N.I.B, 1080 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3G 9Z9. Memorial service will be held at Regents Park United Church, 613 St. Marys Road, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2002