FRANCES EDITH PEACH

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FRANCES EDITH PEACH March 9, 1922 - August 22, 2012 Frances Edith Peach, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2012 at Charleswood Care Centre at the age of 90 years. Edith Peach was born on the family farm in the Grassmere district of Manitoba on March 9, 1922 to Archie and Fredia Stanbridge. She grew up on the farm and attended Grassmere School and then high School in Stonewall, MB. She completed her education at Teacher's College in Winnipeg and taught in schools in Manitoba at Oak Point, Killarney, Balmoral (Good Hope School) and High Bluff. While teaching at Good Hope School she met Martin Peach whom she married on April 21, 1945. They raised their three children in a number of communities in Manitoba and moved to Rosedale Avenue in Winnipeg in 1968 where she continued to live for the following 41 years before entering a care home. She loved and spent much time caring for her family home where she enjoyed having family gatherings, particularly Thanksgiving when extended family and friends were invited for dinner. Always interested in her appearance and well being, she sold Avon products and jewellry for a number of years and instructed an aerobics group for seniors at the downtown YWCA. She enjoyed many years of square dancing at the Harrow United Church, or participating in a couples club at Riverview United Church, and in the Happy Gang at Churchill Park United Church. As a faithful member of the United Church of Canada, she regularly attended services and for a number of years taught Sunday School at Rosedale United Church. She joined the IODE and for a number of years, held the position of secretary for a number of those. She experienced travel through Europe and the Mediterranean, joining tours with her son Ralph and daughter-in-law Ann. Visits were also made to Hawaii, North Carolina and cities from one coast of Canada to the other. Painting caught her interest and she enrolled in art lessons to learn the techniques. She enjoyed the creation of numerous paintings some of which she placed in art shows. She is survived by husband Martin of 67 years, sons Kenneth of Calgary, AB and Ralph (Julia) of Clinton, Connecticut, USA and daughter Patti of Vancouver, her grandchildren Corri, Kaelen and Keir and great-grandchildren Shelby and Christopher and a number of nieces and nephews. Edith was predeceased by her sister Bertha, brothers Malcolm and Arthur, daughter-in-law Ann, grandson Michael, and brother-in-law Austin Peach and his wife Lois. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Rev. Janet Walker officiating. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2 or a charity of one's choice. MACKENZIE FUNERAL CHAPEL STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2012