MATILDA "TILLIE" NICOL

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

MATILDA "TILLIE" NICOL On Monday, March 15, 2004, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers, Asthma and Diabetes, Tillie passed away with her family at her side. She leaves to mourn her son David; grandchildren, Scott and Melissa; sisters, Alma (Reg) and Irene and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Gordon; brother Ralph; sisters, Mary and Ella; sister-in-law Mary; brother-in-law Charlie; and special daughter-in-law Susan. Tillie was born in Winnipeg on September 16, 1915. From humble beginnings on Alexander Avenue, she eventually moved with her sisters to Victor Street in the West End. After a brief career in the garment industry, she married the boy next door at the end of the War. Tillies life focused around family values. Many happy summer days were spent at the cottage in Ponemah looking after not only her son but also all her nieces and nephews. Tillie also enjoyed traveling, listening to classical music, bowling, square dancing, cooking, baking and gardening. For a lady of such small stature she made a large impact on many people and was loved by all. The family would like to thank the staff at Beacon Hill Lodge for all their kind and special attention in making Tillies last few years as comfortable as possible. Special thanks also go out to her loving sister Irene, who devoted the last few years in the pursuit of enhancing Tillies quality of life. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. in the Garry Memorial Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. with Pastor Ted Chell officiating. Viewing will be one half hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Waverley Memorial Gardens, 1501 Waverley St. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Tillies memory may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2 or a charity of your choice. A loving mother, so gentle and kind What a beautiful memory she left behind Long days, long nights, she bore her pain To wait for cure, but all in vain Till God himself knew what was best He took her home and gave her rest GARRY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY & CREMATION CENTRE 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2004