BEVERLY JOAN TEARE

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BEVERLY JOAN TEARE After a lengthy battle with cancer, Beverly Joan Teare (nee Turenne) passed away on September 16, 2002, at the Thompson General Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Friends may call on Friday, September 20 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with prayers being said at 8:00 p.m. at Boardman/Northland Funeral Home, 28 Nelson Rd. Cremation to follow the viewing. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 114 Cree Rd., with Fr. Martin Bradbury officiating. Beverly was employed for many years at the Thompson General Hospital as well as for Dr. Alan Rich. She served on numerous Boards in Thompson and enjoyed serving and being a part of the Thompson community for over 33 years. As a member of the Metis community, Beverly touched the lives of many people. No matter whom they may be, she would always stop to lend an ear or say "Hello." She enjoyed going to new places, meeting people of various cultures. She saw people as individuals and the gifts which they offered. Beverlys smile was infectious. She offered advice to her grandchildren about life and respect. They enjoyed each others company. They always looked forward to seeing each other. Beverly had a deep zest for life, and after retiring from the hospital, she pursued some of her favorite hobbies and interests, like ceramics, traveling, meeting new and interesting people or just enjoying the view from the cabin. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Tomas; four sons, Robert Cleveland (Angelina Wavey), "Craig, Darren, Joshua Wavey, Sarah and Faith Dumas" ; Raymond Cleveland (Sheila), "Jeremy and Stephanie" ; Christopher Cleveland, "Candice Clarke" ; and Richard Cleveland (Geraldine Hamm). Beverly was predeceased by her first husband Grover Bert Cleveland, father Gustov Turenne and mother Valerie Turenne (nee Nikoli). She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Bevs memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 210 - 74 Cree Rd., Thompson, MB, R8N 9Z9. Boardman/Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Ph. 204-778-7982 Thompson.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 19, 2002