CATHERINE DOUGLAS McEWEN

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CATHERINE DOUGLAS McEWEN On December 2, 2004, Catherine Douglas McEwen, longtime resident of Portage la Prairie, passed away at the Portage District General Hospital, at the age of 97 years. She was predeceased by her parents Jane and Archibald McEwen and her sister Marion McEwen. She is survived by several relatives. Catherine was a member of Trinity United Church and was formerly employed at the Childrens Aide Society now known as Child and Family Services. In keeping with Catherines wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie in the spring of 2005. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Catherines memory to Portage District General Hospital Foundation, 524 5th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A8 or a charity of your choice. "So, I went forth and finding the hand of God, trod gladly into the night." A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Catherine by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements. (204) 857-4021. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2004