MARY ALICE LUSSIER

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MARY ALICE LUSSIER Peacefully on January 17, 2004, Mary Alice Lussier (nee Kinahan) went home to be with her beloved husband Rosario. Throughout her 87 years, Mary bore witness to her role as wife, mother, grandmother and teacher. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Ross; her parents, Vincent and Sadie Kinahan and her brother Eugene. She is survived by her two sons, Don (Joy) and Rick (Stephanie) her three granddaughters, Stephanie, Claire and Aimee; her siblings, Margaret, Lorrie, John and Tom and her special friend Jeanette. Forever the teacher, Mary spent many years educating children in the Catholic school system at both St. Edwards and St. Ignatius. Mary enjoyed reading, she loved to travel and to share dinner around the kitchen table with her family. Famous for BBQ chicken, her sweet and sour pork buttons, and her teenie-weenie sandwiches, Memere will be forever immortalized in our family by the now common size-designation of a "Memere piece" of dessert. Mary battled Parkinsons disease with the utmost dignity, without complaint for 20 years. The trial of this disease, however, never once diminished her Irish spirit, and her trademark smile could fill a room, and the people in it, with joy. Mary was known for this beautiful smile, even as a young woman, and it helped make her many new friends at Lions Manor, where she felt very comfortable and loved by her wonderful caregivers. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lions Manor for going above and beyond in their loving care of Mom and of us in the last two weeks of her life. For all those who loved her best at Lions, we thank you and will remember you. A celebration of her exemplary life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21 at St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church, 818 Arlington St., with Father Louis McClosky, celebrant. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Winnipeg Foundation, 1350 - One Lombard Pl., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X5 or to a charity of ones choice. "May the Angels in Heaven enjoy her and her tiny pieces of pie as much as we did." The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2004