LILLIAN MARIE
VAN NORMAN
(nee GAGNE)
November 10, 1936 - January 10, 2015
It
is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving Mother, Lillian,
after a lengthy illness, at St. Boniface Hospital at
the
age of 78 years.
Remaining
to forever cherish Lil’s memory are
her loving sons, Randy (Lynne) of Winnipeg, Dan, (Joyce), of Kelowna, Sam,
(Leslie) of Kelowna, Steve (Andy) of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Robyn, Shane,
Nicole; brother, Pete (Phyllis) of Dryden ON; sister, Yvonne (Gordy) of
Winnipeg; sisters -in – law, Isabel and family of Rainy River, ON, Betty and
family of Winnipeg; nieces, Michelle and Iris of Winnipeg; and numerous other
nieces, nephews and relatives across Canada; as well as dear friends, Evelyn
and Eva. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Clifford, and her son
Terry (Lorena).
Lil was born in Hearst, ON in 1936. She grew up on the family
farm in Pinewood, ON. She met and married the love of her life, Clifford in
1955. Lil and Cliff moved around to where ever his work with the railroad took
them, finally settling in Winnipeg in 1965. Lil was inordinately proud of her
five sons and grandchildren. Her family was the center of her life. She was a
caring and giving person not only to her family but to friends and everyone she
encountered throughout her life. Mom was
independent, capable, and always busy. She had a great spirit and a smile that
lit up her face. She loved to cook and her home was a place of love and warmth.
She will be dearly missed but forever in our hearts.
A
service celebrating Lil’s life will be
held Friday, January 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Norberry Community Centre, 26
Molgat Avenue. A Private family interment will follow at a later date.
The
Family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the WRHA Palliative Care
Program, and the Palliative Care Unit of the St. Boniface Hospital for their
care and compassion for Lil. A special thanks to Lynne and Lorena who stood by
Mom and were always there for her throughout her illness.
In
lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Lil’s memory
would be gratefully accepted.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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