MARY IRENE ANDERSON

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MARY IRENE ANDERSON (nee PATRICK) July 12, 1949 - January 6, 2015 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and wife. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband Raymond George Anderson of 41 years, one son Albert Rubin (Gertrude) a.k.a Chopper of Winnipeg, foster children Bianca Patrick and Johnny Patrick both of Berens River, one granddaughter who she adored heart and soul, Jessica Robin of Winnipeg, sisters Cora Hudson, Violet Patrick, Marilyn Patrick and Ruthanne Cook of Berens River, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by brothers Percival Patrick, Francis Patrick, Stephan Patrick, Percy Patrick, nephew Jamie Patrick, sisters Gladys, Maureen, Mary Therese, and grandnephew Nolan Patrick all of Berens River. Irene was born in Berens River, Manitoba July 12, 1949, daughter of Sandy George Patrick and Nora Victoria Patrick (nee Bittern) and later attended school at Assiniboine Residential School in Winnipeg. She later met her husband Raymond and they were married on October 22, 1983. Irene was a strong Catholic and believed in prayers, she often had words of encouragement and always put her best effort forward to help when the family needed. She was a rock for all who knew her. Irene worked as a Personnel/Care Attendant at Ten Ten Sinclair for many years and found many close friends along the way. Her smiling face and hearty laughter will be dearly missed by many. The family would like to thank the many friends and family for their sincere condolences. Also to the many caregivers that helped mom in her last two years that she was sick. We will miss you mom, you're forever in our hearts. Prayers will be said on Sunday, January 11 from 7:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Christ The King Catholic church, 847 St. Mary's Rd, Winnipeg, with Fr. Forrest Rheal officiating. Burial Service for family will be at St. Vital Cemetery. There will be a luncheon and slide show following the burial at Christ the King Church. Pall Bearers are; Junior Mason, Percy Bouchie, Edward Berens, Dana Patrick, Kelsey Patrick, and Alistair Sinclair. Bardal Funeral Home & Crematorium 843 Sherbrook Street 204-774-7474 Parking behind funeral home Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2015