ELIZABETH BETTY IRETON

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ELIZABETH BETTY IRETON February 14, 1921 - June 23, 2004 On June 23, 2004, peacefully and with family by her side, Betty passed into the loving hands of her Lord. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Tom; children, Pat (Bonnie), Maureen, Cathy, Colleen, Janie and Bridgid (Peter) nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Betty was born February 14, 1921 to John and Anna Stadnyk and spent her very early years in Arborg, MB, one of 14 children. After Betty and Tom married, they moved to Winnipeg where mom devoted her life to family. Betty was actively involved in church and school parent teachers associations, always volunteering time and talents, whether it be canvassing, sewing, baking, telephoning; a member of the Catholic Womens League in St. Marys Cathedral, St. Anns RC Church in St. James, and eventually as convener of St. Vital Parish CWL with over 45 years of active service. When the opportunity came to re-open St. Maurice Parish School she took an active role in representing the Re-opening Committee at School Board meetings, and at City and Provincial government levels. Moms determination to help in any way she could was always displayed along with a never ending supply of compassion, understanding and sincerity to every task she encountered. Nothing could get her down. In 1962 Mom and Dad built the home they live in today in Fort Garry and about this time Mom got involved in local politics. In 1969 she was elected as the first woman member of Fort Garry Municipal Council; received the Order of the Gate Award in 1973, given for contributing substantially to the betterment of the people and the community of Fort Garry. Betty was a City Councillor for Fort Garry Constituency from 1974 to 1977. Shortly after completing that term, she was appointed Chairperson of the Manitoba Governments Social Service Advisory Committee, who advised the Minister on matters relating to legislation, policy and programs and acted as an Appeal Board for social allowance recipients and applicants. We would like to thank the Fort Garry Care Centre, one and all, for their tender love and care of Mom these past five and a half years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass to celebrate Moms life will be held Monday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vital Church, 1629 Pembina Hwy., with Fr. Pat Morand officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fort Garry Care Centre, 1776 Pembina Hwy. or to the Alzheimers Society. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 220 Hespeler Ave. at Henderson Hwy. 668-3151

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2004