GUDFINNA JONINA (FERN) CRONK (OLAFSON)

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GUDFINNA JONINA (FERN) CRONK (nee OLAFSON) It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Fern Cronk on April 7, 2005 at her residence at the age of 100 years 18 days. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Donald (Florine) Cronk; daughters, Sheila Pachal and Sylvia (Ken) Banfield; grandchildren, Daniel (Yvette) Banfield, Elaine Banfield, Brian (Shelley) Pachal, Darryl (Stephanie) Ward, Gary (Liz) Pachal, Jay-Lynne (Travis) Leppky; great-grandchildren, Chris, Jody, Loni, Jessa, Rae, Michael, Carter, Kendra, Lisa and Katelin and many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Cecil; brothers, Tom, Jim, Ollie; sisters, Margaret and Inga and son-in-law Lawrence. Fern taught school until she was married. While in Deloraine she was very dedicated to her church. She was involved with U.C.W. and Sunday school working her way from teacher to superintendent. She also worked through all the steps in Eastern Star up to Matron. In Dauphin she was involved with her church and Sunday school while passionately raising her two grandchildren, Dan and Elaine. She retained her strong faith to the end, even when she was unable to attend church. She will be remembered for her sense of humour, big smile, kind heart, positive attitude and compassion for others. Her extraordinary love for her family will be a cherished memory forever. We love you and we all miss you. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Kirkfield United Church, 472 Kirkfield St. Interment in the family plot in Deloraine, MB will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fern's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 McGillivray Blvd. - 925-1120

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 09, 2005