HELEN LORRAINE GRAHAM (LAEWETZ)

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HELEN LORRAINE GRAHAM (LAEWETZ) Peacefully, at the age of 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen died on September 15, 2004, at the Misericordia Health Centre. Helen was born on December 12, 1918 in Winnipeg, daughter of Henri and Sarah Laewetz. She was predeceased by siblings, Joseph, Dorothy, Catherine, Audrey, Harry and grandson Gary. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Kenneth; daughters, Nora Sharpe (Kenneth), Shirley Kerslake (Jim), Roberta Thompson (Wayne) grandchildren, Ian, Heather, Brian, Alan, Tracy and Terri; and great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Own, Brett and Evan. Helen was a long time resident of Fort Rouge. A talented seamstress, she was well known for her quilting and making afghans for many charities. She was an avid curler and a member of Fort Rouge Ladies Curling Club. Helen along with her husband was one of the founding members of the Leeside Recreation Co-op. Helen and Ken enjoyed many happy summers at Lee River and made many close friends. Helen was a loving and caring person and always generous in spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Our thanks to the staff of Wolsley 3 at the Misericordia Health Centre for their kindness and compassion during Helens illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helens name to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 22, at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave. (entrance on Aubrey Street), at 2:00 p.m. "Sleep here awhile thou dearest part of me - in little time Ill come and sleep with thee" NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 20, 2004