CATHERINE PATRICIA (PAT) MARYNEWICH (ELLISON)

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CATHERINE PATRICIA "PAT" MARYNEWICH (nee ELLISON) September 24, 1945- June 14, 2004 Peacefully, on Monday, June 14, 2004 at the Beausejour Hospital, with family and friends at her side after a courageous battle with cancer, Pat, went to her eternal rest. Pat was born in Stonewall, and soon after moved to Winnipeg where she was raised. Pat met and married Len in 1968 they then moved to Beausejour where they raised three children. Pat continued her nursing career till she retired from East Gate Lodge due to her declining health. Pat touched many lives with her caring heart. Her determination and courage never wavered even though her illness constantly presented new challenges. Pat was a caregiver in every sense of the word, putting everyone else before herself. Her family and friends were vitally important to her and her home was the center of many wonderful gatherings. She loved to travel enjoying many trips with family and friends. Her family was a huge source of pride to Pat and she has left a legacy of courage, integrity and unconditional love. Pat is survived by her loving husband Len; daughters, Donna (Andy) Lentz, Carol (Ron) Artimowich; grandsons, Jeremy and Logan; mother Annie Ellison; sisters, Jean (Jim) Revill; niece Debbie (Mark) and sons. Linda (David) Bullman; nephews, Shawn (Marny), Derek (Lloydiene) sister-in-law Alice (Ken) Inniss; nephews, Robert, Ian (Chrissy) niece Yvonne; brother-in-law Ken (Gail) Marynewich; sister-in-law Shelley Smith (Cali Black) nephew Rob (Colleen), and numerous friends especially Doreen and Eleanor. Pat was predeceased by her father Jim and father-in-law Stan in 1967; infant son in 1968; mother-in-law Helen in 2000 and nephew Sam in 2004. Funeral services will be held at Sobering Funeral Chapel in Beausejour on Thursday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Roland Rendell officiating. Interment will follow in the Beausejour Town Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Pats memory to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E OV9. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be. He put his arms around you And whispered come to me. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or Man. Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2004