CONNIE ELEANOR REID (CAVE)

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CONNIE ELEANOR REID (nee CAVE) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Connie Reid, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Connie passed away on September 26, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 70. Connie was predeceased by her father, Thomas Cave on September 30, 1952 and her mother, Anne on April 10, 1981. Connie will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jim; daughter Cheryl; son-in-law Steve; her grandchildren, Ryan and Jaymee; and many friends. Connie was born in Winnipeg on September 23, 1934. On June 26, 1965 she married Jim Reid. Connie worked at Manitoba Telephone System for many years until she left to raise their daughter in 1969. Connie volunteered for many years at Deer Lodge Centre, where she took the residents on day trips, read and played cards with some. Connie enjoyed crocheting. She was forever making afghans. Connies pride and joy were her grandchildren. She loved shopping for them and spoiling them. We would like to extend our thanks to the nursing staff on the third floor at the Grace Hospital, and Dr. H. Frame and Joan at the Assiniboine Clinic for their care and support. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. If so desired, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Grace Hospital, 300 Booth Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7. Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im following the path God laid for me, I took his hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with a remembered joy, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Dont lengthen it now with undue grief. God wanted me now, He set me free. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2004