MARGARET (COLLEEN) BRABANT
(nee BAKER)
February 7, 1927 – May 27, 2014
Peacefully
at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Colleen Brabant passed away.
Colleen
will be deeply missed by her children, Susan (Ron) Mamchuk of St. Adolphe, MB,
Diane (Ken) Cranston of Winnipeg, Kathy (Marc) McKay of Devon, AB, Judy (Bob)
Moir of Winnipeg, Greg (Chris) Brabant of Winnipeg and Glen (Wendy) Brabant of
Winnipeg; grandchildren Claire, Karen (Dennis), Kevin (Amber), Meghan (Jamie),
Leah (Michael), Collin (Charlene), Andrew, Allison (Drew), Michelle (Blair),
Lorena, Nicole, Andrew (Whitney), and Timothy; and cherished
great-grandchildren Brynna, Wyatt, Axel, Nora, Everett, Carys, Henry, Jack,
Kane, Kiera. She was predeceased by her loving husband George Brabant in 2001;
son Gary in 2012; and great-grandson Oliver in 2013.
Mom
was a committed and loving wife and mother who developed many lasting
friendships raising her seven children in Windsor Park. In their later years,
Mom and Pop spent winters in Weslaco and Phoenix. They had many adventures
including trips to Barbados, Dominican Republic, cruising the Caribbean and
driving across Canada. They built their dream home in Sandilands in 1985 where
they enjoyed snowmobiling and the outdoor life, making it the family gathering
place on many weekends. They moved to Alberta, and settled for a short time in
Devon and Leduc before Mom returned to Winnipeg in 2001 after George (Pop)
passed away.
Mom's
pride and joy were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She
loved spending time with her family. Whether it was long chats on the
telephone, trips to the mall or a lunch out, she was always her happiest when
surrounded by her family. Mom loved music, especially Canadian Country music
and even met George Canyon in person at a concert in her early 80's. We all
take comfort in knowing that Mom and Pop are now together.
Our
family would like to thank Mom's friends, especially June, at Villa Nova. Our
appreciation also goes out to the Winnipeg Police and the Fire and Paramedics
Service for their compassion and professionalism.
Prayer
vigil will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Blessed John XXIII
Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue, with Rev. Fr. Gerald Langevin
presiding. A short reception will follow.
Flowers
gratefully declined. If so desired, a donation can be made to Cancercare
Manitoba or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
“Rest
in peace Mom - forever loved and never forgotten.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel
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