LILY (LIL) IRENE HARRIS

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LILY (LIL) IRENE HARRIS (McRAE) 1916-2003 Peacefully with her family by her side, Lily (Lil) Irene Harris passed away at the age of 86. Left with cherished memories are her sisters, Ina and brother-in-law John Logan, Mary Dawson and Edie Latoski of Edmonton, and Jessie Jodrell of Toronto, along with numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was a special aunty to Brenda, Pat (Armand), Sharleen, Tom, Linda and Dana (Kevin), and cared deeply for all of them. Fondly remembered by Eileen, Yvonne and Millie, very special friends, Jim and Mary Baty and family. Lil was predeceased by her husband Robert Alexander and her parents, John and Elizabeth McRae. Lil was employed by the Ogilvie Flour Mills for 47 years. She developed many long lasting friendships while volunteering at St. Alphonsus with running the Thrift Shop, working at bingo and perogy pinching. Lil enjoyed watching Saturday night hockey along with football and curling. Aunty Lil loved to visit with her sister and family where she always enjoyed a good meal. Her dry sense of humour will be greatly missed at these gatherings. The family is most appreciative of the respect, gentle care and warm affection provided by her homecare workers and entire staff at Concordia Hospital. Special thanks to Father Pierre for administering the last sacrament. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lilys memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A funeral mass in celebration of her life will be held at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Munroe and Brazier, East Kildonan, on Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Jorge Villegas, OFM, Cap. officiating. Burial to take place at a later date. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You "You Big Banana" We Love You!!! CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2003