FLORENCE MAY FRIESEN (GOODALL) -

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FLORENCE MAY FRIESEN (nee GOODALL) 1920 - 2004 Florence "Flo" May Friesen passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Tuesday evening, October 12, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 84 years. Flo was born on February 20, 1920 in London, England, and was one of five children. Her brothers Len, Frank, Fred and sister Agnes all predeceased her. Flo came to Canada, as a war bride from England, in April 1947, travelling on board the ship "Letitia" to Halifax and then by train to Winnipeg. Flo and her husband Roland resided initially in Sanford, MB, and then settled in St. Vital where they raised three children. Flo was predeceased in 1999 by her husband Roland Henry Friesen; and by her son Roland Michael Friesen. She leaves to mourn her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tim Anderson of Calgary; her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Toone of Winnipeg; six grandchildren, Jennifer Toone of New York City, Caslyn (Bob) Bonnefoy of Winnipeg, Brandon (Kathryn) Anderson of Calgary, John (Carol) Toone of Winnipeg, Joy Anderson of Calgary, Lindsay Anderson of Calgary; and by two great-grandchildren, Elliet Bonnefoy and Jackson Toone Drosdowech. Numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends in Canada and abroad will also cherish her memory. A memorial service will take place on Friday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. No. 1 East and Navin Road. Interment to follow in Green Acres Cemetery. A special thanks to Dr. Warren and to the doctors, nurses and staff of 2 East at Riverview for their compassionate care. The family is very grateful for the kindness shown to Florence. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4, or to the charity of choice. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, 1-204-925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2004