KATHLEEN MARKS

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KATHLEEN MARKS Kathleen passed away peacefully on June 3, 2013 at Victoria General Hospital. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 55 years, Bob; children Douglas (Toni), David and Scott (Catherine Newcombe); grandchildren Christine (Michael Kustra) and Andrew; sister-in-law Audrey (Jim) Smith; as well as many nephews and other family and friends. Kathleen was predeceased by her brother John and sister-in-law Celine. Kathleen was born in Winnipeg on January 11, 1933 and raised in Saskatchewan. Following her graduation from Prince Albert Collegiate Institute, Kathleen moved to Winnipeg where she attended United College (University of Winnipeg). Kathleen then entered the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing program, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1955 and started her career in Nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital. Kathleen married her husband (Bob) on June 20, 1958, after which she began her second career and first love of raising her family. Kathleen loved to organize family get-togethers, decorating and helping to raise her grandchildren. She attended St. Aidan's Anglican Church where she spent time teaching Sunday School, and was a member of the Altar Guild and Quilters Group. Kathleen's family would like to extend special thanks to Marilyn, Merlyn and Luz for the loving care they provided over the past year, as well as Elizabeth, Terry and Janet and the other staff from Home Care. Special thanks also goes to the staff of 4 South of the Victoria General Hospital where mom spent her last week. A Celebration of Kathleen's Life will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations in Kathleen's memory may be made to a charity of choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2013