FAY GEHRING

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FAY GEHRING After a courageous battle with cancer, Fay Gehring passed away on July 8, 2004 in Winnipeg at the St. Boniface Hospital Fay was born on February 2, 1927. She spent her childhood years in Goodeve, SK. On July 9, 1944, she married Joe Gehring. Fay and Joe farmed in Goodeve until 1977, when they retired to Melville, SK. Fay enjoyed her retirement, she made many new friends in Melville and they spent happy times celebrating birthdays, playing cards and making quilts. In 1999, Mom was diagnosed with cancer and moved to Winnipeg to be closer to her family. She resided in an apartment at Luther Home. Here she made new friends, they spent time playing cards, bingo and socializing. Mom volunteered at the home. She also discovered oil painting and became quite the artist. Mom possessed a never quit attitude and she always took the time to smile and chat with everyone she met. Fay was predeceased by her loving husband, Joe in 1992 as well as her parents and dear sister Aileen. To cherish her memory, she leaves to mourn her daughter Delores (Dan) Landry and granddaughter Corry (Mark) Gehring; her son Charles (Marcia) Gehring and grandson Adrien all of Winnipeg; her son Dion Gehring of Weyburn; her special brother Louie (Pat) Turchinski of Winnipeg; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. James B. Johnston and all the special nurses at CancerCare Manitoba for their care. Funeral services will be held in Melville, SK at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 675 McDermot Ave., Rm. 1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Treasure each moment that you have with your Mother. Dont let another day go by, without saying: I love you, Mom. Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 10, 2004