THERESE BALL
(nee GUERTIN)
August 29, 1922 - April 27,
2014
Quietly
and peacefully, our very dear mother and grandmother passed away after 91
amazing years. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Scott Ball in
2001 and all five of her siblings.
Therese
will be lovingly remembered by her two sons Jim Gregory (Maureen)
and Grant Gregory (Debra) along with grandchildren Connor, Kelly and
Shannon, whom she considered her greatest treasures in life. She will also be
greatly missed by her many close friends and extended family.
Although
Mom was 91, she was young at heart and never considered herself as
old. She rode her stationary bike 5 miles a day and was an avid
reader. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out and always
presented herself with the utmost grace, elegance and wisdom. Mom was a
House Model for National Cloaks in the 60’s and for 23 years, she worked for
Eaton’s and the Bay as a runway model. She had qualities that we all
admired. She was kind, generous, funny, supportive and strong-willed but
most importantly, Mom was an unconditional loving mother, mother-in-law and the
most amazing grandmother. Nothing gave her more pleasure than spending
time with her grandchildren. She was a source of strength and ongoing support
for her family and all who knew her. She always made you feel like you could
accomplish anything. Mom was our own motivational speaker and biggest
cheerleader.
Our
family would like to thank all of the “Angels” who helped take care of our
mother. A very special thank you to our Mom’s wonderful Home Care workers,
Ella and Madeline who were with her for the last two years. A very
special thank-you to Dr. Wong and all the wonderful Nurses, Health Care Aides
and Nursing students at the St. Boniface Palliative Unit, who made our mother’s
final days as comfortable as possible. Your outstanding care and
professionalism bought our family more time with our mother, for which we are
truly grateful. She was always in a happy frame of mind with your daily
hugs and kisses and constant care. Finally, a big thank you to family and
friends, who visited our Mom daily, filling her days with stories and laughter
as we all took a walk down “memory lane.”
In
accordance with our Mother’s wishes, no formal service is planned. A private
gathering will take place with immediate family and close friends. Mom
will be laid to rest in Brookside Cemetery.
In
honor of our mother’s memory, a donation may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or
to the St. Boniface Hospital Cancer Research Foundation.
In the event you are not able to make a donation.
Please give your mother a hug and tell her you love her!
“We miss you
Mom!!”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
1020 MAIN STREET
204 - 586 - 8668
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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