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MOLLY TOMA Peacefully, on September 6, 2012, Molly Toma passed away at the Deer Lodge Hospital with her sons at her side. Molly was born on December 4, 1922 in Winnipeg and spent her childhood in the north end of Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her parents George and Amelia (Sterkell) and siblings Albert, Harold (Joyce), Elsie, Millie (George) and Joan. Molly worked in a fur shop as well as many different tasks at Canada Packers. Most of all, she was a stay at home Mom, looking after her family. Molly loved to crochet, sew, and knit, with many crafts still at home. Molly also babysat several neighbourhood children and slowly became known as Aunty Molly. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Emil. They had two sons, David and Robert. Molly and Emil celebrated their 50th and last anniversary together in 2003. Emil passed away that day. Family holidays, spent camping at Caddy Lake and West Hawk Lake, were a highlight for the Toma family. Molly never liked to miss a weekend at the lake. While there she acquired the name Grandma Toma to many children as well as adults. Molly loved to cook and share what she made with others. She truly had an unselfish heart for her family and extended family. Molly leaves to mourn her two sons, David, Robert (Nancy), her surviving sister Joan Sterkell, six nieces, one nephew as well as many great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Rehabilitation Centre for Children, 633 Wellington St., Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A8 may be made. A memorial service will take place on Friday, September 14, at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Sep 11, 2012
MOLLY TOMA With great sadness, Molly's family announces her peaceful passing with them by her side, at Deer Lodge Centre on Thursday, September 6, 2012. A memorial service will take place on Friday, September 14 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. Longer obituary to follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Sep 8, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 11, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Our condolences Dave & Rob in the loss of your mother Molly. We are in Ontario at present and sorry we missed the funeral. - Posted by: Emil & Sally Saler (friend of family) on: Sep 19, 2012
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We fondly remember one of those visits to West Hawk Lake. Sincere sympathy to your family. - Posted by: Terry & Lorna Rempel () on: Sep 12, 2012
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Deepest condolences to David; Robert and family. Molly truly was an exceptional individual. She babysat our youngest son pre-school and he couldn't have been in better hands. Molly and Emil were longtime friends of Pete and Olga. We have fond memories and she will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Mike & Jean Zushman & family; Olga Syrota (friends) on: Sep 12, 2012
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my sympathy dave & Robert - Posted by: June Horan (Neighbor) on: Sep 11, 2012
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Emil and Molly have always been in our thoughts/memories. They were our coffee buddies and created a lot of laughs, advise, conversation. Visits ceased when we moved to B.C. but they always have/will be in our thoughts & memories. Rick & Bev Podolsky - Posted by: Rick & Bev Podolsky (Old friends) on: Sep 11, 2012
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Emil & Molly have been in our thoughts/conversations for many years. Our moving to B.C. took us away from our coffee buddies but never from our memories. Our hearts go out to their family. - Posted by: Rick & Bev Podolsky (old friends) on: Sep 11, 2012
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My Deepest Condolences to the Toma family, David, Rob. My thoughts are with you now and always. Wonderful memories, Beautiful, compassionate lady. The Memories of our daily Robins" coffee will stay/ keep close to the heart. - Posted by: Late" Ed /Brenda Rousset (Friends) on: Sep 11, 2012
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Our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of your Mother, Molly. Our thoughts are with you now and always. - Posted by: Brian/Karen Grier (Friends) on: Sep 11, 2012
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Deepest Sympathy, she will be missed - - Posted by: Shelley & Duncan Ross (Friends) on: Sep 10, 2012
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Rest In Peace - Posted by: Joanne & Bruce Hallmuth (Nephew) on: Sep 09, 2012
