The family of Winifred Paege (Greenhalgh) sadly announces her passing on August 10, 2010 at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria. Winifred was born July 31, 1913 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She was the fourth of eight children born to Canon Albert and Mrs. Nancy Greenhalgh. She was predeceased by husbands Harry Norquay, Roger Roscoe and Frank Paege and also by her parents and sisters Mary Blower, Kathleen Wayman, Dorothy Greenhalgh and brothers Archdeacon Harry Greenhalgh and Kenneth Greenhalgh. She is survived by one sister Joyce Gibson; one brother Archdeacon Ted Greenhalgh and sister-in-law Wilma Greenhalgh as well as many nieces and nephews.
Winifred spent her childhood enjoying family, school and friends on the prairies. Upon completion of high school at Battleford Collegiate Institute she trained as a nurse at the Royal Alex Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta graduating in 1936. Her nursing education took her to the University of Chicago Lying In Hospital where she graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma course in Obstetrics in 1943. From 1945-50 she attended the University of Alberta obtaining her P.H.N. Diploma. Winifred had a very successful and rewarding career in nursing working at the Royal Alexandra Obstetrical Ward, Occupational Health Industrial Nursing at G.W.G. Garment Company, as a Nursing Consultant with the Alberta Tuberculosis Association and with Indian and Northern Health Services in Alberta and the Yukon retiring in 1968.
Winifred was a very kind and generous woman not only with her family and friends but also supporting many charities especially those involving children. She had many interests and loved singing in the choir at All Saints Anglican Cathedral in Edmonton. She and Uncle Frank spent many winters in California, where they enjoyed golfing and visiting their many friends.
A Memorial Service for Winifred will be held in the Lady Chapel at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Quadra at Courtney Streets, on Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 p.m. Burial of her cremated remains will take place in Edmonton, Alberta at a later date. By request no flowers. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
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Heather Murphy
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Margie Polushin I would like to pass on my condolences to Winnie’s family. I know she loved you very much, and moved away from Edmonton to be closer to you. I had the great privilege of being Winnie’s family doctor for several years before she moved to Victoria. She was a delight– the model of grace and humility. I send you my sympathy.
Margie Polushin
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Helen and Roy Goodchild Joyce, Ted and family – Roy and I are so very sorry to hear of Winifred’s death. What a wonderful long life she had! May your faith give you and your families courage and comfort now and in the days to come.
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Kay Dier I wish to express my sincere sympathy to Winnie’s family at this sad time.. I was a colleague and friend of Winnie’s for many years when she worked with the Indain and Northern Health Services in Edmonton.
We lived in adjoining apartments and I have fond memories of the many pleasant evenings we spent together and with friends. Winnie will be remembered as a very gracious lady and a compasssionate nurse. She had a positive effect on many lives..
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Glen & BJ Paege We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Aunt Winnie’s family. She was a kind and wonderful lady. We will miss her.
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Susan (Paege) Blencoe Sending deep and heartfelt sympathy.
Susan (Paege) Blencoe
Steven Blencoe
Joyce, Father Ted and family;
I was very sorry to learn of Winifred’s passing last week. It was my privilege and always a pleasure to visit with her both at Douglas House and Glenwarren Lodge in recent months. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your sad loss.