HARRIET FERNE GESELL (NESBITT)

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HARRIET FERNE GESELL (nee NESBITT) Ferne Gesell passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 20, 2003. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Joanne; son Barry (Lori), son Brian (Cheryl), son David; and her five grandchildren, Taren, Cara, Jessie, Shauna and Travis; her sisters, Luella McDonald, Della Smith, Edna (Bob) Bellows; sister-in-law Merle Nesbitt; brothers, Mel, Palmer, and Joe (Shirley) Nesbitt; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Annie and father Percy; brothers Ambrose, Ernie, Ivan and Stan; sister Bonnie; brothers-in-law, Floyd McDonald and Don Smith; and sisters-in-law, Paula Nesbitt and Gwen Nesbitt. Ferne was born in Treherne, MB and became lovingly known as "Ferne from Treherne". Having pride in her Irish heritage, it left her with a feisty nature which endeared her to our hearts. We will remember Mom and Grandma for her compassion, kindness, unselfishness, love for her family, her crazy sense of humour and special way of pronouncing words and her unique way of manipulating the English language. Special thanks to the staff on Unit 3E at Seven Oaks Hospital and Unit 4E at Deer Lodge Centre for their compassionate care during her lengthy illness. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Juvenile Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2003