EILEEN ANNE NICKLE (WORTLEY)

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EILEEN ANNE NICKLE (WORTLEY) July 18, 1925 - November 12, 2004 Suddenly on November 12, 2004, Eileen Anne Nickle passed away at her residence. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Millan Rigby Nickle on September 13, 2003. She is survived by her son Thomas (Diane) and daughter Janice Golas; grandchildren, Sherri (Garner) Donnell, Corri (Chris), Ryan (Martina) great-granddaughters, Dayna and Sierra Donnell and Emily Nickle and sister Margaret Brown. Eileen was born in Winnipeg and raised on Lipton Street with her four sisters. Eileen graduated from Daniel McIntyre Collegiate and started working at Great West Saddlery. There she met her life long partner Millan and they were married on June 29, 1946. Eileens early career was family focused with the arrival of their children. Many happy memories were enjoyed at the family home on Washington Avenue where they resided for 54 years. In the late 1950s Eileen returned to the work force and enjoyed many years at Winnipeg Supply and Eatons Mail Order. She was a huge presence in her childrens and grandchildrens lives and always was there when needed. Eileen was outgoing, kindhearted and always willing to lend a hand. She was the life of the party and leader on the dance floor. Eileens love for food was well known to all friends and family and she was always starting a diet on "Monday". Eileen always felt fortunate to be a cancer survivor for over 35 years. Her memories will be cherished; she will be missed and always loved. A memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Ave. on Friday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Ave., Winnipeg, MB.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2004