ANNIE

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ANNIE McDONALD McLUCAS (NAN, NANCY) As in life, my Mother died with grace and dignity. She will give us all strength to carry on. Annie McDonald McLucas was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1925 to Margaret and James Murray. She was the eldest of four siblings. Annie, John (Dec.), Lachie (Dec.) and Jean (Vancouver). Growing up in Scotland, Mom was very active with Girl Guides and was a Leader for many years. She met the love of her life Neil and married July 2, 1946. March of 1957, with their daughter, they immigrated to Canada for a better life. Before her departure for Canada she was honoured with a Lifetime Membership to the Eastern Star. Both Mom and Dad had very good times enjoying the company of member of Sons of Scotland Curling Club. She had the distinct honour of belonging to "The Eight Ender Club". Mom was also a faithful "trifle" maker at the Scottish Pavilion for many years. Royal Lake Resort saw many Happy Hours with friends, family and neighbours enjoying good times and many laughs. Cruise ships, bus trips and casino trips with her friend Mary gave Mom many happy times. She is survived by her only child Margaret (Tom Gavronski), grandchildren, Brent (great granddaughter Claire), Tracy (Paul Lepine), sister Jean Morrin (Tom, Dec.), sisters-in-law Sheila Lawrence (George), Mississauga, Maise Marshall (Frank, Dec.), Scotland, Isa Murray, Betty Murray, Mary Murray, Norma Calder - Scotland. Mom had a very extended family of nieces, nephews, godchildren and their children both in Canada and Scotland who will always remember Aunt Nan. Our extended family also included Eleanor, Ken, Shannon and Blair Slater who were Moms adoptive family by choice and will always be appreciated for their love and devotion to Mom. Moms family and extended family were her life. People come into our lives for a reason, season, or a lifetime. In the last season of Moms life, Kim, Nancy and Winnie made many hours enjoyable and helped both Mom and I along our final journey. The last part of the journey was at Victoria General Hospital. To the Nurses, Health Care Workers, Physio. and Doctors, words will never express what I feel in my heart for your dedication and caring. There are too many to name, but the ones with a tear in their eye know how you made life better for Mom. Dr. C., my Mom would say, "Lang May Yer Lum Reek". Mom, I will always miss you, but you will always be with me. I am very privileged to have been your daughter for a Lifetime. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. Flowers gratefully declined, donations to Victoria Hospital Foundation, 2340 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R3T 2E8. THOMSON "In the Park" Funeral Home and Cemetery 1291 McGillivray Blvd. 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2004