GRACE MARJORIE HOWIE (MILAN)

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GRACE MARJORIE HOWIE (nee MILAN) Suddenly on May 9, 2005 at the Ste. Anne Hospital, Grace passed away. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 60 years, Joe; her children, Sharon (Peter) Sloggett, Dr. Ken (Barb), Sandy (Pat) Metcalfe, Donna (Paul) Sorby and Jeff (Heather); grandchildren, Heather (Pat), Paul, Brad (Angela), Amy, Jayme, Jennifer, Katelyn and Jillian; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Kennedy. Grace was predeceased by her parents, Fan and Chuck Milan; brother Bill; sisters, Dorothy, Doreen and Gerry; infant son Gregory; and grandson Ken Sorby. Mom was born on March 18, 1925 in Winnipeg. She resided in the West End, attending Isaac Brock and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate where she met Joe. They were married after he returned from overseas in June of 1945. Grace worked for the Royal Bank until the birth of her first child. She returned to the work force with Eaton's Polo Park where she was employed for 17 years until her retirement in 1985. Mom loved summering at her cottage with family at Moose Lake for 40 years. Winters were spent in Mesa, AZ for the last 20 years with her family and friends. In 1996 Mom and Dad sold their cottage and moved to their home in Paradise Village, Ste. Anne. Our family wishes to thank Dr. Roy and staff at Ste. Anne Hospital, Dr. Brian Rumbolt for his care throughout the years, and many friends for their support. Memorial service will be held on Monday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. (across from Assiniboine Downs), with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or to the Ste. Anne Hospital, 52 St. Gerard, Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1C4. One smile for all, One heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, What a beautiful memory to leave behind. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 13, 2005