MABEL NAKKA

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MABEL NAKKA Peacefully, with family at her side, at sunrise on February 25, 2005 at the age of 89 years, in the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, our beloved mother and grandmother left us to join her beloved husband Bill. Mom leaves to cherish her memory one son Norman (Buster) and Sandra of McMunn; two daughters, Diane (Ted) Krysko also of McMunn and Lorna (Carl) Feilberg of East-Braintree; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arlie (Walter) Trowsdale and Sadie Trowsdale both of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Verona Norris of Carman, one brother-in-law Evert (Gertrude) of Winnipeg and many nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years William (Bill); her parents, Mary Anne and Norman Norris; brothers, Ormand, Arthur, Gordon and Fred; sister Vera Nakka; sisters-in-law, Anne Trowsdale, Lempi Norris, Anne Nakka, Gladys Haney; brothers-in-law Ernest Nakka, Jack Haney, Hubert Haney, Chesley Trowsdale; niece Beverly Gourlay and great-grandson Ethan Nakka. Mom was born Mabel Winnifred Norris in Winnipeg on November 15, 1915. She moved with her family to the McMunn area in 1918. She attended school in McMunn. In 1937 she married William Nakka who had come from Elma to teach in McMunn. They enjoyed a honeymoon in Europe, which had lasting memories. In 1938 they purchased the General Store in McMunn. Here they operated the store and post office with their family for many years. Nakka's store was known as the place to buy any necessities. In 1962 they built a restaurant and store on the Trans Canada at McMunn. They retired from the business in 1967. Mom was an excellent cook and it seemed she never used a recipe. We will all remember her delicious meals and her continuous supply of cookies. She loved curling and was one of the first to join when the curling club started in Falcon and later in Hadashville. Her hobby was knitting and crochet work and we have reminders of her handiwork all around us. The care of her children and grandchildren was of utmost importance to her. They brought much joy to her life and they all have many special memories of mom and granny. The family would like to thank Dr. Lemoine and the nursing staff of the Ste. Anne Ward at Bethesda Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. We would also like to thank the home care workers who cared for her before she entered hospital. What a blessing it is that God takes us when we can't take it any more. We love you Mom. Rest in peace. A celebration of Mabel's life will be held Tuesday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr., Steinbach. Pallbearers will be her seven grandsons. Private family burial at Whitemouth Cemetery following the service. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6 or Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel Steinbach Winnipeg, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 28, 2005