CONSTANCE ANN WHELAN (SIMES)

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CONSTANCE ANN WHELAN (nee SIMES) Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, January 1, 2005, in her 76th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Christopher for over 51 years. Sadly missed by her loving children, Kimberly Pirie, Patricia Dallimore (Martyn), Michael (Mary Anne), Gerry (Linda) and Richard (Alison). Loving and proud Nana of Courtney and Ryan, Ashley, Sean and Elizabeth, Christopher, Richard and Lauren. Dear sister of the late Delbert. Ann will be held dear in the hearts of her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Born in Abernathy, SK, on September 27, 1929, to Dr. Austin and Ida Simes. In keeping with her parents vocation of health care, she studied nursing at Winnipeg General in Winnipeg, MB, and went on to become a Registered Nurse. Ann married Christopher on June 20, 1953, and gave up her profession to raise her five children and make a home for her family. She was very active in her children's lives while they were growing up, and was an enthusiastic curler and gardener. Ann suffered for many years from Lupus which ultimately and significantly impacted her quality of life. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Four East at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for all their kind and tender care for their mother. Friends will be received at the NEWEDUK FUNERAL HOME MISSISSAUGA CHAPEL, 1981 Dundas St. W. (1 block east of Erin Mills Pkwy.), from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4. A Mass of Celebration and Thanksgiving of Ann's Life will be held at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church, 1171 Clarkson Rd. N. (south of Truscott Dr.), in Mississauga, on Wednesday, January 5 at 10:30 a.m., followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann's memory to Lupus Canada. Neweduk Funeral Home 905-828-8000 www.neweduk.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2005