EMILY OLSON

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EMILY OLSON 1933 - 2004 Peacefully at the Notre Dame Hospital, embraced by the love of family, friends, and the nursing staff, Mrs. Emily Olson of Treherne, MB passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2004, at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by her husband Bertil Olson. Loving mother of Linda, (Ciro) Gucciardi (Waterloo, ON), and godmother of Garry Walchuk (Winnipeg). Emily will be lovingly remembered by her amazing extended family namely, Gerry and Gail Aubin (Carman), Sarah and family from the Hutterite Colony, the Mexican migrant workers (Aubin Nurseries), Murray Garrioch (Treherne), Margaret, (Mel) Moore, (Treherne), Dan and Carol De Paw (Treherne) and her "protective" companion Midnight. Survived by her grandchildren, Tia and Christopher, (Waterloo, ON) sisters, Connie Peterson (Winnipeg), Helen Shore (Los Angeles), Margorie Freund (Beausejour) brother Lawrence (Angusville) several nieces and nephews. At Emilys request, there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. A brief graveside service and interment will take place on Saturday, June 5 (Emilys birthday) in the Woodlands Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. All friends and family are welcome to attend and celebrate Emilys life at that time. In lieu of flowers, give some to somebody you love or plant a tree in moms memory. Donations to the Notre Dame, Palliative Care Unit would also be appreciated and can be arranged through Adams Funeral Home. "How sweet to sleep where all is peace and pain is lulled to rest." Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2004