EDNA MELVILLE ROBERTS

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EDNA MELVILLE ROBERTS Surrounded by family, on Friday, February 28, 2003 at St. Boniface General Hospital, Edna Roberts passed peacefully away at the age of 88. Widow of the late Robert Roberts, Edna will be sadly missed by her son, Robert (Anne) and her daughter, Patricia Schulz (Edward). Also mourning her loss are her grandchildren, Jennifer Roberts, Michael Roberts (Trina), Andrea Roberts, Daniel Schulz, David Schulz; her great-granddaughter Olivia Roberts; and Annes children, Stephanie and Sam. Her one surviving brother, Tom Thomson and his wife Jean; as well as numerous nieces and nephews will also miss her. Edna was born on October 19, 1914, in Toronto, ON to Tom and Janet Thomson. After spending her early years in southwestern Ontario, her family moved to Winnipeg, where she resided until her death. Edna married Robert Roberts in 1944. They eventually settled in Windsor Park, where they raised their two children. Edna trained as a legal secretary and worked for the City of Winnipeg Legal Department from 1956 until her retirement in 1979. Edna was a feisty woman who was extremely self-reliant. She was proud of both of her son and daughter and all her grandchildren. She supported and helped them in their endeavours. Although her health was failing in recent years, seeing her great-granddaughter Olivia always brought a smile to her face. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at Immanuel United Church, 755 Golspie St. at Kimberley Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, contributions can be made to a charity of their choice. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of 5A and especially 5E at St. Boniface General Hospital for their gentle care and support. The family would also like to thank her "home care ladies" who assisted Edna for the last few years. As Edna liked to say when offering a toast: "Heres tae us. Whos like us? Damn few."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2003