WINNIFRED FRANCES HAVELOCK (SMITH)

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WINNIFRED FRANCES HAVELOCK (nee SMITH) Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at the age of 88, Winnie passed away at home with family at her side after a struggle with cancer. She was predeceased by her father Leonard; and mother Winnifred; her beloved husband Ivan Havelock; and her sisters, Pearl Woodworth, Madge Holder; and brothers, Lyman, Ivan and Murray. She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Monica Havelock (Tim Tatarchuk) and Joanne Havelock (Bruce Rice) grandson Keegan; granddaughter Mira; her sister Gwen Jackson; members of Ivans family; many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Winnifred was born August 6, 1916 in Baldur, MB. She taught school in rural Manitoba and in St. Vital School Division. She enjoyed music, art, opera, ballet, travelling and shopping. She participated in many activities, such as Folklorama, the Manitoba Music Festival, English Speaking Union retired teachers group, United Empire Loyalists, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Westminster United Church and the University of Winnipeg Womens Auxiliary. She was hard-working, honest, friendly, cared for others and was admired for her high energy and determination. Many thanks to friends, neighbours and health care workers who helped her live independently. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6 at Westminster United Church, Westminster Avenue and Maryland Street. Private burial to be held later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements by Wereschuk Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 06, 2004