NANNA MACKINLAY ROBERTSON -

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NANNA MACKINLAY ROBERTSON 1910 - 2005 Peacefully at Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Nan Robertson passed away on the afternoon of January 6th, 2005. Nan was predeceased by her parents; sisters Elizabeth Craigie (1951) and Helen Robertson (1995); brother Ian Robertson (1995) and brother-in-law George Craigie (1991) and his wife Wilma Craigie (2003). She is survived by nieces Elizabeth Craigie (Gary Kincaid), Dorothy (John) Cameron and Helen Anne (Cliff) Haack; sister-in-law Dorothy Robertson and Dorothy's family Stan and Nettie Suggett; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews as well as cousins in Calgary, Montreal, USA and Scotland. Nan was born in Montreal, Que. on July 5, 1910 to John Bickerton Robertson and Elizabeth Craib Robertson. At an early age she came to Winnipeg and lived in Elmwood and North Kildonan until moving to Middlechurch Home in June 2000. She was educated at the University of Manitoba and taught at various schools including Faraday and Sisler High. After retirement Nan enjoyed extensive travel with her sister Helen. She was a past member of the Niakwa Golf and Country Club and a long-time member of Gordon King Memorial United Church. A sincere thank you is extended to the exceptional staff at Middle church Home for their compassionate and excellent care of Nan during her stay. At Nan's request, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, donations in memory of Nan may be made to a charity of their choice. REST IN PEACE

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2005