MARY PICK

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MARY PICK Mary Pick (nee Prociuk), passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre, in Winnipeg, MB. Mary is predeceased by brother Mike; and sisters, Ann and Margaret; also by husband William (Bill) Pick; son Leonard; daughter Barb; daughter-in-law Marcia; son Archie; and granddaughter Susan. Survived by sister Eileen; grandchildren, David (Christine) Kirsten (John), Jennifer (Chris) great-grandchildren, Jake and Luke; and many other extended members of the Pich and Prociuk families. Mary was born in Stuartburn, MB on June 14, 1914. Her parents, Stephan and Nellie (Anastasia) Prociuk emigrated from Philpchia, Broschiu Ukraine. Mary was married to her lifelong love Bill on August 5, 1935 in Dauphin at Resurrection Ukrainian Church. Mary was the beloved and loving matriarch of our family. She was a wise, graceful and strong woman, who cherished lifes joys, especially those shared with her family and friends. She was a woman of endless strength, who worked hard all her life, and yet never complained of being tired. Mary was a brave woman, who endured and thrived despite unbearable loss in her life. She enjoyed her long career as a dieticians aid for the Winnipeg Municipal Hospital from 1956 until she retired at 60. She was our grandma, our friend, our confidante and councillor, gardening pro and champion perogy-maker. Mary never tired of conversation, a good game of canasta and time spent with the people she loved. As her physical body aged, her spirit endured, in the sparkle of her eyes, in her sweet smile, and the soft giggle we will all miss so much. Above all else, Marys kindness, selflessness and giving spirit set her apart from the rest. Her unconditional love and boundless generosity are a legacy to us all. Marys spirit will live on in the hearts and lives of all who loved her. Donations can be made in Marys memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Riverview Health Centre. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. A reception will follow in the Fort Garry Reception Centre. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd. - 1-877-230-0438

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2004