CONSTANCE (CONNIE) EDWARDS

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CONSTANCE (CONNIE) EDWARDS July 24, 1922 - November 29, 2003 Connie passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the Concordia Hospital. Our loving Mum, Nan and sister continued lifes journey to join her husband Fred, who predeceased her in 1996. She leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her memory her daughter Linda (Les) Eori; her son, John; granddaughter, Crystal. She is also survived by her siblings, John (Helen) Hobley, Mary Jurek, William Hobley, Dorothy (Richard) Stienke and June (Jos) Komadowski; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Connie was born in Winnipeg, MB on July 24, 1922, the daughter of Richard and Constance Hobley. She received her education in Winnipeg at General Wolfe and Daniel MacIntyre. As a Steno, she worked at MacDonald Aircraft. In 1943, she met Fred and they were united in marriage on March 3, 1945. Connie enjoyed travelling with Fred to various destinations, including Arizona, the Carribean, Florida and England. Her time in England allowed her to meet many relatives who were able to fill in many of the blank spaces in the family tree. She was one of the first travellers to many of the casinos, including Jackpot Junction, Milac, Hinkely, Regina, Warroad and Thief River to name a few. How she loved to hear those coins tinkle. Her one great joy in life was the arrival of her granddaughter Crystal in 1984. She followed, helped and guided each phase of her life. She truly was a great Nan. Connie was a past member of the West Kildonan Horticultural Society, winning many prizes. Her love of flowers could be seen at her home on Belmont Ave. and her summer home at Gull Lake. Her artistic talents also showed in her beautiful pieces of ceramics. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations in Connies memory to the Manitoba Heart & Stroke Foundation 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to the Manitoba Lung Assoc., 69 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6 as tokens of remembrance. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 4 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Viewing will take place one-half hour prior to the service. Interment and reception to follow. Thanks for always being there when we needed you. Its not goodbye Mum, its goodnight. Sleep peacefully, a rest well deserved. Love You, Babe, Tuff and Buttons. Arrangements in care of: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematorium 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 02, 2003