AUDREY ROSLYN LEVY

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AUDREY ROSLYN LEVY It is with deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing on December 5, 2002 of our beloved wife, mother, baba, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. In her 72 years, Audrey lived a full life. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 51 years, Sheldon Levy; and their sons, Alan (Sylvia), Martin (Donna) and Darryl (Shauna) her grandchildren, Dalia and Aviva, William and Megan. Audrey also leaves her mother Gertrude Blumenthal, her brother Barry Myers, numerous nieces and nephews, and many very close friends. Audrey was predeceased by her father Joseph Myers, her special aunt Rhoda Ross, and her sister-in-law and friend Molly Myers. Audrey lived for her children and made selfless efforts so that her family was always the number one priority for her. Family was Audreys touchstone. Audreys happiest moments were when she heard news of her grandchildrens adventures, school progress and just watching them grow up. The grandchildren made Audrey young again. Audreys grandchildren were everything to her, and to the grandchildren, they had the best Baba in the whole world. To her three boys, Audrey was the best pal a son could ask for in their mother. She always had a listening ear, never judgemental, and always supportive. Audrey was their role model and mentor. Audrey celebrated life. She lived in the moment and her constant high energy, affection, good humour and enthusiasm for everything and everyone around her was infectious. Audrey was everyones best friend. Growing up in Winnipeg, Audrey grew close to a number of important lifelong friends that would be a special part of her life, throughout her life. A day never passed by when the group of friends didnt talk, either on the phone or together as a group. Her weekly Ma-jong group, which was a going concern for over five decades, along with numerous other social activities that Audrey would participate in provided her with so much enjoyment, happiness and pleasure. Audrey loved to travel. And with Sheldon they travelled the world. In recent years, Audrey and Sheldon enjoyed spending their winters in Mexico, where Audrey would love nothing better than to sit beside Sheldon on the beach all day with a good book and enjoy the sun. In Mexico too, Audrey would make new friends quickly, and soon was busy organizing gatherings and nightly dinners with Sheldon and her new friends. Audrey often said that charity began at home, and she was an example of that from all of her tireless efforts in doing charitable work for others less fortunate. Her many years as a member and chapter President of ORT, to raise money to build schools and facilities in Israel, was an important part of Audreys life. In fact, Audrey travelled to Israel as part of her work with ORT to see the result of her hard work and dedication, to see the schools and housing that her fundraising efforts would build. Audrey and her brother Barry Myers, had a very special relationship. From the early years as big brother protecting his little sister, to the later years as pal and close friend. Audrey cherished Barry and Mollys three daughters, Randy, Denny and Jerry. Funeral services were held on December 8 at the Etz Chayim Synagogue. Pallbearers were Gary Ross, Arnold Ross, David Shrom, Stuart Greenfield, Murray Greenfield and Jerry Abells. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Winnipeg Womens ORT, the charitable organization that meant so much to Audrey. Donations may be sent to ORT, 874 Lanark St., Winnipeg, MB R3N 1M6. We end this celebration of Audreys life with a short story her three sons wrote for her a few days ago: Mom, you mean everything to us and will always be with us. Your life gave us life, and we cherish the gift you have given us. No better Mother we could ask for. As we had the best. You gave of yourself, so we could have. You always encouraged us to live our dreams, and to be true to ourselves. You were our pal, our confidante, our best friend. You were our advice giver, problem solver and protector. You taught us to be passionate about all aspects of our life. And to always give back to the community. You taught us by example, for you were our hero. You went too soon. We had so much more to talk about. There was so much more that was meant to be. We will speak with you often, just in different ways. Mom, we love you so much, and you will always be with us.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2002