HELEN GEORGINA GARNEYS (RILEY)

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HELEN GEORGINA GARNEYS (nee RILEY) After a battle with Leukemia Georgina passed away November 24, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre. She accepted her fate with grace and dignity. Georgina leaves her two sons, Russell (Susan) of Kenora, Ontario and Dr. Glenn (Pearl) of Peterborough, Ontario; and her precious grandchildren, Jeff of Winnipeg, Scott of Ottawa and Ellen and Riley of Peterborough, Ontario. She also leaves her siblings, Ruth Rusk, John Riley (Monica), Joan Wilson (Don) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband and best friend Ernie on March 2, 2004, sister Beth in 2001 as well as her mother and father. Georgina was born February 15, 1925 on a farm in Mair, Saskatchewan and spent her childhood years enjoying country life with her siblings during the Great Depression. After high school she went on to Normal School and taught in a one-room school before moving to Winnipeg. Ernie and Georgie were married October 10, 1952 and in July 1956 were blessed with the birth of Russell followed by Glenn in 1958. Georgie became a full time mother and homemaker. She returned to accounting work after the children were in school and worked for Carelton Hatchery for the next 23 years. Our mother and father bought a cottage at Trout Lake, Ontario and became very special friends of Ken and Marg Page. Together they enjoyed fishing trips, exploring, berry picking, golfing, card games and socializing with such wonderful friends. Thank you Ken and Marg for such great memories. Retirement years were spent at Trout Lake, Ontario with family and friends and many winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Special thanks go to Dr. Hayward, Dr. Jeyakumar and Dr. Garcia, the oncology staff at Victoria Hospital, her palliative care workers and the caring staff at 3E River Health Centre. A memorial service celebrating Georginas life will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Care, 109 - 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave E, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4 would be appreciated. "The Watcher" She always leaned to watch for us, Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate. And though we mocked her tenderly, Who had such foolish care, The long way home would seem more safe Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us. She never could forget! And so I think that where is is She must be watching yet. Waiting till we come home to her, Anxious if we are late--- Watching from Heavens window, Leaning from Heavens gate. Margaret Widdemer "Flectar Non Frangar" THOMSON "IN THE PARK" FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2004