RITA MARIE LYS (PEARSON) (MARTIN)

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RITA MARIE LYS (PEARSON) (nee MARTIN) Peacefully on August 9, 2003 with her family by her side, Rita passed away. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was so proud of her granddaughters. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda at the age of 19 in 1969; two sisters, Alma and Lillian; also her parents, George and Anna Martin. Left to mourn her passing is her beloved husband of 32 years, Bill; and from British Columbia, her son Dwight Pearson; grand-daughters, Gloria Lynn and Shannon Marie and their mother Brenda; also one sister and four brothers, Theresa Coulombe of B.C., Edward of B.C., Paul (Gail), Wilfred (Anne), David (Mary) Martin all of Winnipeg; many nieces and nephews, and she cared about each and every one of them. She also leaves her only uncle Lucien and Cecile Frechette; three sisters-in-law, Anne Harasymchuck, and Sophie and Ollie Lys; also Millie Bilenky who she considered a sister-in-law. Rita loved people. She worked all her life with the public. Her last employment was at the Curtis Hotel where she worked for 27 years. In 1992, Bill and Rita retired to their home in Sunset Bay. There, they enjoyed all the neighbors and new friends who really became extended family. They became members of the Pioneer Club in Lac du Bonnet where they enjoyed many friends. There are many people to thank for all they did for Bill and Rita. Special thanks goes to David and Mary Martin for making their home available to them for many, many years. Our neighbors too numerous to mention made life much easier for them. A very special thank you to Dr. Petkau and the oncologist, Dr. Choudary, and to Darryl for the palliative homecare given. In accordance with Moms wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held August 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day St. with her brother, Paul Martin, officiating. Flowers gratefully declined and donations may be made to the Childrens Wish Foundation of Canada, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 12, 2003