Passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on June 29, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Born in Treherne, Manitoba in August 7, 1920 she was predeceased by her husband, John Ebenezer (Ben); brother, Bill; and sister, Muriel. Grace is lovingly remembered by her children, Loraine (David) Boyle, George (Sylvia) Hill, Joan (Jack) Haaksma and Shirley (Steve) Otterbein; grandchildren, Susan, Debbie (Greg), Kris (Kristi), Richard (Kathy), Diana (Darren), Chad, Tamara, Jeremy (Kailee), Stacey, Stephanie, Paul, Heidi, Zachary and Lockland; also ten great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Grace moved to Winnipeg at age 15 where she worked as a nanny, housekeeper and a hostess at Eatons (Guild Room). She met Ben at mutual friends and within a year married the love of her life for 50 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and will be sadly missed by family and friends – especially those friends at Luther Court.
A Celebration of Grace’s life will be held at Oaklands Chapel, 2736 Fernwood Rd., on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Phil Horton officiating. A reception will follow at the church. The interment will take place at Royal Oak Burial Park at 2:30 pm
Donations if desired, may be made to Camp Imadene or Victoria Hospice.
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Linda Powell
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Clayton and Isobel Dougan Dear George, Sylvia and family,
We are truly sorry to learn of Grace’s passing. Its 25 years now since we got to know her and her late husband Ben. In our early days in Canada they were so helpful to us during the settling in process. We will never forget Grace and her warm and gracious spirit. How wonderful to know that she is now in the presence of the Lord Jesus Whom she knew, loved and served to faithfully. You are all in our prayers.
Clayton and Isobel.
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Byron Thank God, such a gracious woman…a true gift of grace to all who knew and loved her!
May each of you be comforted and blessed by your many lovely memories!
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Donna Davenport All the ladies of the Prayer Supper group just loved your Mom and will remember her gentle spirit for the rest of our days. May God be with you in your grief and may you find strength in your belief.
Loraine, I was sorry to read of the death of your mother. No matter how old we are, or how old they are, we are never really prepared for the loss of our mom. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.