IRENE WINNIFRED BLOCK (TURNER) -

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IRENE WINNIFRED BLOCK (nee TURNER) 1931 - 2004 On September 2, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital, with her family by her side, Irene Winnifred Block went to be with her Lord. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Susan (Weselak) Turner; her sister Dorothy Grant; brother Leonard (Mary) Turner. She leaves to mourn her loving husband Abraham; son Larry (Linda) Block and their children, Erin and Kellie; daughter Kathy (Colin) Cuthbert and her children, Corie and Cody; also her brother Robert (Betty) Turner; her sisters, Jean (Albert) Lutzer, Joan (George) Goudy, Pat Salter; brother-in-law Gordon Grant and numerous nieces and nephews, including special great-nephew, Vic (Brenda) Pouteaux. Irene lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed to entertain. There was always room for one more at her table. She took great delight in her grandchildren. She worked at the University of Manitoba in the School of Nursing and Faculty of Education and formed lasting friendships there. She was a member of Calvary Temple and for several years helped with the costumes and dressing of the cast members of the Messiah Production. She loved her garden at St. Malo and especially enjoyed the many birds that came to her bird feeders. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 7 between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. A private family interment will be held in the family plot at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8 at Calvary Temple (Buntain Chapel), 400 Hargrave St. with Pastor Bruce Martin officiating. Special thanks are extended to Pastor Bruce Martin, Palliative Care Team at the St. Boniface Hospital and the many friends who provided support during Irenes illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Irene to the CancerCare Manitoba. "Youll be missed but we know that youre in a better place and for now we say, "GOODNIGHT IRENE", well see you on the other side." Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Lawn Funeral Home 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2004