EILEEN
DAWN FENTON
(nee
BJARNARSON)
February
12, 1952 – February 16, 2014
With her family by her side, Eileen passed
away peacefully at home after a gutsy fight with cancer. Over the last twenty
years she braved surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment, yet remained
positive and continued to travel and enjoy her numerous hobbies.
Left to cherish Eileen’s memory are husband
Chuck; daughters Shauna (Matt) and Erin (Scott); grandson William; sister Joy
(Brian); nephews Sean and Adam; stepmother Phyllis; and extended family and
friends. She was predeceased by parents Ron and Willy; and brother Brent.
Eileen was well known for her baking and
cooking abilities and loved to share her recipes and creations. Many care
packages full of baked goods have been sent to Toronto and Houston, including
homemade “Granny Bones” for her favorite grand dog, Porter. One of the
highlights of this past year was the birth of her grandson, William. She was so
excited to have been there for his arrival and even more proud that William was
the spitting image of her.
Born and raised in Steele Bridge, MB, Eileen
had fond memories of her youth on the farm and the adventures she had with her
many cousins. She moved to Winnipeg with her daughter, Shauna, where she met
and married her husband Chuck. Eileen and Chuck were best friends and enjoyed
many hobbies together. They loved to golf, attend Gold-eye games, garden, camp
at West Hawk Lake, go for walks at Fort Whyte, and travel to see their
daughters, Shauna and Erin. Eileen was happiest when she was surrounded by her
family and friends. Family road trips and camping were made complete by
scavenger hunts and playing board games including her favorites, Scrabble and
Rumoli.
Eileen was the “Queen of Clean”, lover of
lists, an avid dish collector, and maintained an extensive cookbook library.
She loved to listen to the loons at West Hawk Lake and take many a portrait
with her family on “picture rock”.
As per Eileen’s request a service will not be
held. To honor her spirit please play a game of scrabble or bake a sweet.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
Fort Whyte Alive or Cancer Care Manitoba. The family would like to thank Dr.
Navaratnam and nurses Lori and Kristie for their care and kindness.
Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“We love you, Moo and
will miss you”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel
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