MARION ROSE GOSSELIN (SOLTYS)

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MARION ROSE GOSSELIN (SOLTYS) Marion Rose Gosselin, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with family by her side. She was born to the late Louis Soltys and Anne Soltys on April 7, 1928 in Winnipeg. Marion started working at Christie Biscuits in Winnipeg in 1951, where she stayed until her retirement in 1988 at the age of 60. During her time at Christie's she worked her way up to a shift supervisor when the factory was in operation. We ate way too many cookies growing up! She met and married Joseph Francois Gosselin on April 28, 1955. They were married for 37 years when he passed away on November 9, 1992 at the age of 64 years. Marion enjoyed 5 pin bowling which she did up until her early 80s. She bowled weekly with her sister-in-law Anita Fyfe, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She also loved to hop on the bus and take casino trips with Anita. Marion had travelled to Las Vegas several times which she really enjoyed. She had her first experience at an all inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with her son Donald at the age of 81 years old. There she discovered the "Chocolate Monkey" beverage from Eduardo was a great way to start her day. She was predeceased by her sister Jean Atamanchuk. Marion is survived by her son Donald Gosselin of Winnipeg who was her primary support and caregiver, and someone who honoured his mom with all his heart; daughters Rita Kein (Gosselin) of Ottawa; granddaughters Lindsay and Madeline Kein; daughter Kim Wolkosky (Grant) of Kamloops, BC. As well, her sisters Annette Hawrylenko (Walter) of Victoria, BC; sister Eleanor Ryan (Bill) of Saskatoon; and brother Edward Soltys (Trina) of Campbell River, BC. Also sisters-in-law Anita Fyfe (Jim) and Vickie Gosselin (Rollie), Audrey MacKenzie, Fernie Caley (Bob) who were always her biggest cheerleaders and supporters. A special note to Sylvia Twersky and Connie Perrella of Carriage House where Mom lived. Both ladies were very kind to Mom and checked on her regularly while she lived there. As well, Marion leaves behind many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Mom was an excellent homemaker and mother. She always made our house a home where everyone felt welcomed. She loved and cared for her family always. She was an excellent cook, and having large dinners at her home followed by a lively game of cards was something she enjoyed. She passed on her love of plants and flowers to her three children who all have green thumbs and enjoy gardening. Marion will be missed by all. Thank you to everyone who came to see her in the hospital and spoke to her on the phone. She died knowing she was loved by all of you. Marion's wishes were to be cremated and have a celebration of her life. This event will be held in the spring of 2018 and everyone will be notified. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Seven Oaks Hospital - Comfort Care Room in Memory of Marion Gosselin. Please call 204-632-3552 or go to the website SOGH.ca, click on Foundation and make a note that the money is in Marion's memory to improve Comfort Care Rooms. www.voyagefuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2017