SARAH DURWARD (BOTHAM)

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SARAH DURWARD (nee BOTHAM) August 9, 1916 - November 20, 2004 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, sister and grandmother Sarah at the Luther Home in West Kildonan. Sarah was predeceased by her husband William (1971) parents Charles and Annie Botham; brother Charlie and grandson Blair. Surviving mom are her children Ann, Betty, Bill (Catherine) sister Mae Nicolson of Winnipeg, grandchildren, great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. "Sadie" will be lovingly remembered by her cousin Nora Gould and the Botham families in Ashbourne, England. Mom was born and resided in West Kildonan, attending Centennial School as a young girl. Mom was a self-taught woman with many interests in her younger years. She belonged to the West Kildonan Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Womens Skating Club, was an avid bowler and loved to play Bingo and cards. She had an intelligent wit, a deep love for all animals and birds and could nuture a single leaf into a flowering shrub. Her family and friends will miss her wonderful cooking and the beautiful hand knit gifts for which she won numerous first prize ribbons that we were all so proud of. Sarah was a strong willed and confident woman until her late fifties when she lost all of her hearing and began her struggle with diabetes which eventually confined her to a wheel chair. At Sarahs request, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the nurses on the 5th Floor, of the Seven Oaks Hospital and the staff at Luther Home for the care and respect bestowed upon our mother at all times. We love you Mom and miss you already

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2004