VALERIE
ANNE ORCHARD
With very heavy hearts we announce the sudden
passing of our sister and auntie, Valerie Anne Orchard, with her special niece
Keely by her side on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Riverview Health Centre at
the age of 62 years.
Remaining to forever cherish her memory are her
sisters Dana (Bill) Dunn, Barbara (Jack) Kennedy; as well as her adored niece
Amy Kennedy; sweet nephew Benjamin Kennedy; and niece Keely (Robert)
Starr. She will also be remembered by
Phil Geiler; one uncle; several cousins; “all her little chickens” from MTS and
many dear friends. She will be greatly
missed by her much-loved Poppy. Valerie was predeceased by her Father Stanley
(1993), her Mother Elaine, (7 months) ago, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Valerie
was born, raised and educated in Brandon.
At a young age she began a 20 year career as a Hair Stylist in Brandon
and later in Calgary. In 1986 she moved
to Winnipeg which led her to a long career with MTS, where she worked until
retirement.
Valerie
had a passion for dogs and often opened her home for doggie daycare. She took frequent bike rides to Assiniboine
Park with Poppy perched in her wicker basket.
Her hobbies included decorating, sewing, reading, exercising and
crafts. She volunteered at the Winnipeg
Humane Society, The Fringe Festival and with the Big Sisters of Winnipeg.
In compliance with Valerie’s wishes,
a private family interment will take place at a later date.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jan Ritchie as
well as the Doctors and Nurses at both HSC and Riverview Health Centre for
their care and compassion for Valerie.
Our heartfelt thanks to Marci and Sande, there are not enough words to
express our gratitude for the extraordinary support, love and care given to
Valerie during her time of need.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Valerie’s
memory may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0R3.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
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