MARY ELIZA HILL

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MARY ELIZA HILL Mary Eliza Hill, of Cartwright, MB, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2003, at the Tri-Lake Health Centre in Killarney, MB, at the age of 90 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Susan, husband Dave and their daughter Lisa of Cartwright; son Terry and his children, Trevor and Wanda of Winnipeg; son-in-law Carl Niemi of Selkirk; granddaughters, Kim Therrien, husband Guy and their children, Sarah and Andrew of Selkirk and Melanie Southern, husband Mark and their children, Carly and Brandon of Langley, BC; and grandsons, Curtis Niemi of Selkirk and Greg Niemi of Winnipeg. Also, her brothers and sisters, Bill Brogden of Cartwright, Jess Richards of Rivers, Kathleen Bourns and Dennis Brogden, both of Cartwright, and Geoffrey Brogden of Consecon, ON; special friends, Grace and John Pride of Crystal City and Debbie Elliot of England; as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Mary was born on November 30, 1912, to George and Elizabeth Brogden at Cartwright. She lived there all her life, marrying Calvin Hill in 1939, settling in town and raising a family there. She was a very kind and gentle person and she lovingly cared for many people during her life. She was very close to all her relatives and extended family. This was very important to her. Mary loved flowers and was very talented at arranging them beautifully. She won many red ribbons and honours for arrangements she created herself from flowers she grew in her own garden. She often made special occasions more special by providing arrangements or corsages for special events in town. She created a warm and loving home, growing a beautiful garden full of vegetables and flowers and preparing delicious meals for family and friends to look forward to and enjoy. Mary was a longtime member of the Rebekah Lodge in Cartwright. She held all the offices of the Lodge over the years and the order meant a great deal to her. She was also a dedicated member of the United Church congregation and her faith was very strong. Mary was predeceased by her parents; stepmother Florence Brogden; sisters, Edith and Beatrice; brothers, Stanley and Bob; her husband Calvin; and her daughter Linda. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cartwright United Church with a gathering of family and friends to follow at the Cartwright Centennial Auditorium. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Marys honour to the Cartwright United Church Memorial Fund. Grahams Funeral Service, Pilot Mound in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 18, 2003