MARILYN AUDREY LESLIE (GELEAN)

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MARILYN AUDREY LESLIE (nee GELEAN) April 15, 1940 - August 27, 2004 Peacefully, on Friday, August 27, surrounded by family, Marilyn walked through Heavens Gate to be eternally home with her Lord and Saviour. Marilyn leaves to mourn her passing, her son Les Cherwinski (Sherry) grandchildren, Tyler, Troy and Trevor; and daughter Debbie Scobbie; grandchildren, Vanessa, Natara, and Cole; brothers, Ray Gelean (Marilyn), Larry Gelean; sister Lorraine Fedoriw (Dave) sister-in-law Connie Gelean; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Melvin and Margaret Gelean and nephew Jason Gelean. Marilyn was born in Rose Valley, SK living in Archerwill, SK until she was 13 and then her family moved to Winnipeg, MB. She was very strong willed, hard working and independent with a unique personality which touched many lives. Before retirement Marilyn spent nearly 15 years with the Middle Church Nursing Home where she took great pride in caring for the elderly. She enjoyed many treasured, lasting friendships with her co-workers. Marilyn was an amazing Grandma (Nanny) with tremendous love and devotion for her grandchildren and family. She was always there to attend to their needs and share in their triumphs, being extremely proud of each and every one of them. Marilyns passing leaves a deep ache in the hearts of all who loved her and she will live forever in their memories. The family thanks the third floor staff at Concordia Hospital and especially the Selkirk Home Care ladies that took loving care of her. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 1 at 1:00 p.m. Wayside Gospel Church, Grand Marais, MB. Interment will follow at St. Judes Cemetery. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 30, 2004