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CICELY AUDREY WALLACE
Born: Mar 09, 1923
Date of Passing: Nov 11, 2013
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CICELY AUDREY WALLACE (nee GARTON) Cicely Audrey Wallace peacefully passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the hospital in St. Pierre, MB at the age of 90. Mom was predeceased by her parents Eva (Ming) and Tom Garton, her beloved husband John and her daughter Melanie. She is survived by her five sons: Robert, Chris (Roxanne), Ian, John (Lorie) and Donald; as well as eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mom was born in Nottingham, England on March 9, 1923. She enjoyed her childhood years growing up along with her parents in Nottingham. As a young woman, she worked as a school teacher. She had a love of opera and was quite a talented singer, having recorded several opera pieces. She met R.C.A.F. Flight Lieutenant John Wallace in Derbyshire, England in 1943. They married in June, 1945 in Nottingham, England. Together, Cicely and John raised six children on the family farm in Niverville, MB. Mom was a dedicated wife and loving mother who loved cooking and entertaining for family and friends especially at holiday times, serving up favourites such as trifle and pork pies. Mom was an accomplished pianist/organist playing for the united church for many years. She was an active curler in the local curling clubs and loved to watch dad play baseball in the community baseball tournaments. Mom was also a freelance writer and occasional reporter for the Scratching River Post and the Carillon News. She was an avid reader of a great variety of literature and poetry. She had a love of the farm and wasn't afraid of getting her hands dirty while raising six children. Together with dad, she helped plant over 10,000 trees on the farm. In her later years she took great pleasure in watching the wildlife wander outside the big picture window and she took great comfort in the many pets who were fortunate enough to find their way to her. Mom's wish was to spend her final years living at the farm which she accomplished. She will be dearly missed by all. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the hospital in St. Pierre for their compassion and care. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Niverville United Church, 55 First St. N, Niverville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We are so sorry for your loss of your Mom Bob. Grant just told us today, Nov. 25th. May God envelope your and your family's hurting hearts and may God's peace and comfort surround each of you during this difficult time. May you laugh or cry when you share stories of your Mom and bring the family closer. Call Russ to get together. - Posted by: Angela Stupak Russ Isaac (Friend of Bob) on: Nov 25, 2013
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She was the sweetest lady with a wonderful sense of humor, she will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Adrian Bruce () on: Nov 18, 2013
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I remember Mrs. Wallace when growing up in Ste. Agathe and she worked now and again at the hotel my parents owned. She was the first person I knew with an accent! She was always so nice and we used to visit the farm in Niverville which was such a treat. I especially loved all the dogs. I remember Mr. Wallace as well and heard he had passed a number of years ago and still think about him on Remembrance Day. May they both Rest In Peace as they are reunited in heavens above. - Posted by: Josie Girardin (Daughter of friends from Ste Agathe) on: Nov 16, 2013
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My sympathy to the Wallace family. Cicely was a great lady. Helene Dyck - Posted by: Helene Dyck (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2013