BRIDGET COUTURE

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BRIDGET COUTURE October 8, 1926 - October 16, 2004 Peacefully on October 16 with her loving and devoted family at her bedside, Bridget passed away at the age of 78. Bridget is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Roland; five children, daughters, Judy Swanky (Al), Janet Joyce (Pat) sons, Tom, Rod (Lucy), Ted (Dianne) grandchildren, Lorie and Tammy Swanky, Matthew Couture, Kaitlin and Molly Couture; stepgrandchildren, Carolyn and Andrew; great-grandchildren, Ladonna and Levi Swanky; stepgreat-grandchildren, Jamie, Colin, Erik and Kathleen. Her sister Mary, Kelty, Scotland, also survives Bridget. Bridget was born, October 8, 1926 in Kelty Fifeshire, Scotland, daughter of Thomas and Annie Rowley. Bridget came to Canada as a war bride in 1946 where she raised five children with her husband Roland. They lived in various communities in Manitoba and Northern Ontario before finally settling in Winnipeg, where they have resided since 1962. Bridgets enduring sense of humour and compassion encompassed all aspects of her life. Mom found pleasure in cooking, baking, sewing and tending to her award-winning gardens. Moms greatest pleasures were spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom loved to joke and laugh and many of our family gatherings were spent around a card table where Moms heartwarming laugh could be heard. Mom was a very spiritual woman whose acute sense of understanding, compassion and forgiving nature touched many lives. All of her children were very close to her and considered her to be their best friend. The family would like to thank Drs. Ali Khan, Tony Battad and the Victoria General Hospital 4th floor nursing staff (especially Gail) for the loving care they provided to Mom during her short stay. A memorial service celebrating Bridgets life will be held Friday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Reception to follow. If friends so desire, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, ON1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200 - 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Arrangements in care of: 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 Dec 31, 1969