GLADYS ELDRIDGE

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GLADYS ELDRIDGE Gladys passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 after a short illness. She is survived by Mart (David), her husband of 57 years; son Roy (Debbie) and grandsons Matthew and Mark; daughters Donna Morton and Heather (Steve) Hargreaves and grandchildren, Holly (Aaron), Heidi (Ben) Page and Sean (Cheri) brother Phil (Olive) and Ron (Lu) sister Dolly (Ken) Cave, plus many cousins, nieces and nephews. Gladys was predeceased by her parents Herbert and Clara Scott; sisters, Jessie, Elsie, Ethel, Violet, Edith, Elizabeth, Vera and Anne and brothers, Walter, Fred and Cecil. Gladys was born on April 29, 1916 in Rotherham, England. At the age of four, the family sailed to Montreal, where they resided in the Pointe. After finishing school, she worked for Imperial, Rothmans and Northern Electric and as a domestic. She completed a Trained Attendants Course and worked for the St. Johns Ambulance and at the Montreal General and as a private nurse. After her marriage to Mart, Gladys became a full-time army wife and mother, raising her children during Marts frequent absences on duty. She lived in Shilo, Winnipeg, Soest and Montreal before moving back to Winnipeg in 1969. She was involved in many of her childrens and community activities as a volunteer. Gladys was a long-time member of the St. John Ladies Bowling League at the Uptown Lanes. In recent years, she belonged to the Winnipeg Seniors Choir and Bell Ringers. She was a regular participant in Aquacises at the Pan Am Pool. In her apartment block, she enjoyed the bingo and card nights. She appreciated the care and support she received at the Riverview Day Hospital. Time spent with her family and her five grandchildren was precious to her. She was looking forward to seeing her first great-grandchild to be born this April. Special thanks are given to Dr. Lee who used his skills and effort to try to give her the quality of life she desired. We also say thanks to the staff of the ICU at the Victoria General Hospital and to the staff of the SICU at the St. Boniface Hospital, especially Lisa and Shirley. At Gladys request, no service will be held. Donations may be made in her memory to the Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4. Thanks for always being there for us, Mom. We love you and will miss you. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 20, 2004