EILEEN MARY HUGHES
(nee DUNCAN)
April
21, 1922 - January 23, 2013
Surrounded by her family, Eileen
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
Left to mourn the loss of Eileen are
her children Pam (Gary) Turner, Laurie Anne (Angelo) Pacifico, David Hughes,
Mari (Hugh) Bonner, and Jeff (Alana) Hughes; grandchildren, Russell (Naomi)
Wood, Ali (Nick) Henderson, Sheri (Kesh) Ramarace, Rick Turner, Ben (Leanne
Roed) and Alex (Samantha Neufeld) Bonner, Carson Hughes, Cameron, Whitney and
Dawson Hughes. She will also be missed by her eight great grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her husband Mel; parents, James and Mary Ann Duncan; an
infant sister; and her in-laws Gilbert and Matilda Hughes.
Eileen was born on April 21, 1922 in
Winnipeg to James and Mary Ann Duncan.
She attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate where she met the love of her
life Mel Hughes. They married in 1942 and settled in Fort Garry where they
raised 5 children. Eileen was a dedicated mother to her children throughout their
lives. She loved her grandchildren, always showing interest and concern. Her
great sense of humour was appreciated by everyone. She was an animal lover who
had many pets over the years.
Eileen was out-going and very
friendly. She loved people and maintained strong and lasting relationships with
many friends over the years. She was warm and engaging and was very charitable
to others. Her sense of style and talent was evident in whatever she pursued.
Eileen was a wonderful seamstress, cook, gardener and bridge player.
Since Eileen and Mel had no
siblings, they were particularly close to their friends, many of who were
regarded as family by their children. They valued these friendships but mostly
they valued each other. They were devoted to one another and Eileen was
heartbroken when Mel died in 2003. She developed a dementia and went to live in
the Lions Manor in 2007. Eileen was very happy there and was well cared for by
the staff she knew by name. We are so grateful to them for the care and warmth
they extended to our mother and to us.
A private family Service will be
held.
Richard
Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, is in
care of arrangements, 204 – 897 - 4665.
“Rest In Peace Eileen”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
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