CHRISTINA McDONALD MARTIN

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CHRISTINA McDONALD MARTIN (nee SUTHERLAND) Peacefully on October 30, 2004 at the Riverview Health Centre, Chrissie passed away at the age of 90 years. Left to cherish her memory are her nephews and nieces, William Sutherland (Arlene), Alice Palmer (Gordon), Janet Bodner (Bruce), Stewart Martin (Donna), Carol Heiling-Maradyn (Nick) and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Chrissie was predeceased by Cam, her husband of 36 years in 1982; brothers, Benjamin and William; infant sister Elizabeth; sisters-in law, Helen and Lillian Sutherland and brother-in-law Stewart Martin. She was born in Regina, SK on June 22, 1914 moving to Winnipeg with her family in 1920. She went to school in Winnipeg, graduating from St. Johns High school before entering the Normal School for teacher training. Chrissie taught in several schools in the Winnipeg division, mostly at Greenway school before leaving the teaching profession to marry her friend and colleague Cam. In her younger days Chrissie was highly competitive as both a curler and a bowler winning numerous awards in top level competition. She completed her final year of league bowling with the River Heights Ladies in May of 2003. Chrissie had lived on Borebank Street for over 40 years before moving to Rosewood Village at The Waverley and lastly to the Riverview Health Centre. The family thanks the staff of these homes for the kind and compassionate care they gave to our Aunt. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 3 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Reception and interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2004