ANNE-MARIE COYLE (BOITEAU)

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ANNE-MARIE COYLE (nee BOITEAU) At the age of 93, Anne-Marie died peacefully at the Golden West Centennial Lodge in Winnipeg on October 9, 2004. She is survived by her son Dan (Lorraine) and daughter Suzanne Schrofel (Dennis) six grandchildren, Diane Unruh (Mark), Richard Coyle (Caron) and Deborah; John (Marcia), Robert (Chrissy) and Jim Schrofel; seven great-grandchildren, Brendan and Matthew Unruh; Kaycee Coyle; Rhett, Jackson, Adam and Erik Schrofel. She is survived also by nephews, John (Roberta) and Bill (Susan) Fitzgerald and her niece Maureen Ross (Fitzgerald). Two sisters-in-law survive her, Evelyn Coyle and Gertrude Coyle and their children. Numerous cousins of the Boiteau, Brunet, Cloutier, Dansereau and Jutras sides of the family survive her as well. She was predeceased by her father Sigefroid Boiteau; mother Florine (Jutras) Boiteau (later Cardinal) her sister Germaine and brother-in-law C.J. (Fitz) Fitzgerald and her niece Michele Fitzgerald. Anne-Marie was born in Letellier, MB on August 2, 1911; lived in Kenora and Dryden for some years and spent most of her adult life in Winnipeg. She obtained her early schooling with the Sisters of the Holy Names in St. Jean Baptiste, MB and then attended St. Marys Academy where she obtained in 1931 her diploma as Piano Solo Performer from the University of Toronto Conservatory of Music as well as the Royal College of Music in London, England. Music was a lifelong interest and passion for Anne-Marie. For years, she performed in many recitals, taught piano and accompanied many of Winnipegs finest professional singers both on stage and radio. As well, she was a very accomplished organist and played at countless weddings over the years. She retired from St. Boniface Hospital as a long-service employee. Anne-Maries family would like to thank all the many courtesies and care extended to her over the years, including the Victorian Order of Nurses, her associate residents at the Sts. Peter and Paul Manor, the caregivers from Homecare and especially the wonderful staff at Golden West Centennial Lodge. Your unfailing devotion and attention to her are deeply appreciated. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette Church, 820 Cottonwood on Friday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Bernard Pinet, O.M.I. presiding. A reception will be held following the Mass in the Parish Centre located adjacent to the church. Private interment of the cremated remains will follow at a later date in Letellier, MB. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so wish, donations can be made to the Third Floor - Golden West Centennial Lodge, 811 School Rd. in Winnipeg, R2Y 0S8. WHAT MATTERS We should be remembered for Our kindness than for our accomplishments; Our generosity than for our riches; Our service than for our successes. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 582-0973

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2004