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MARY GRANDMONT April 8, 1925 - July 6, 2013 Peacefully, at her home in Stonewall Mary passed away on July 6, 2013, at the age of 88 years. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband Leo in 1979, her parents Mary and George Siska, and in-laws Rosalie and George Grandmont, son-in-law Bruce Rennie, great-granddaughter Felisha Rennie. She was also predeceased by brothers John (Mamie) Siska, George (Doreen) Siska, Joe (Blanche) Siska, sister Anne Desilets, and brother-in-law Norman Brooks. Also, Mary was predeceased on Leo's side, by Yvonne (Marcel Raffard), Emil (Lydia) Grandmont, Frank and Raymond Grandmont, and Cecile (David) Oliver. Mary is lovingly remembered by her six children, Diane Rennie, George (Gayle) Grandmont, Gerald (Lori) Grandmont, Janet (Bill) Kennedy, Catherine (Michael) Macdonald, Philip (Lori) Grandmont, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Tracy and Blair Farmer (Jonathon), Ryan Grandmont and Christine McIvor, Patrick and Angela Grandmont (Preston, Malcolm and Evangeline) Jena and Jeff Stewart (Everett), Josh Grandmont, Christian and Jennifer Kennedy (Liam and Lauren), Camille Kennedy and Cara Kennedy. She is also survived by sisters Barbara Siska, Elizabeth Parker and Victoria Brooks, brothers Gabriel (Veronica) Siska, Elias (Irma) Siska, Ralph (Joan) Siska, and in-laws Lawrence (Irene) Grandmont, Ethel Grandmont, Darlene Grandmont and Florence (Walt) Mikkelsen, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Mary was born in Saskatchewan, raised in Ontario before moving to Argyle and later retiring to Stonewall. In 1943 she met the love of her life Leo Grandmont at a dance. Love blossomed and in 1945 they married and started their family in 1947. As well as raising their six children, Mary was a partner in establishing the family business, Leo's Sales & Service, which is operated today by her children and grandchildren. Mary had many interests and talents: a gifted artist, seamstress who enjoyed knitting and needlepoint, a baker and fantastic cook, gardener and card playing whiz. She was president of the C.W.L., sang in the church choir and taught Sunday School. She loved lawn bowling and worked tirelessly for the club. Later she became treasurer of the Argyle Cemetery Board. She loved to curl, enjoyed golf and going to Curves. Her love of travel, took her to many places around the world, with her favourite being Hawaii. She enjoyed her annual trips to Vancouver Island visiting family and numerous friends. Mary was very influential in shaping the lives of her family. She showed courage, strength, determination, independence, creativity and wisdom in all aspects of her life. We will forever miss her. Prayers and viewing will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Stonewall, MB. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 315 2nd St. N. Stonewall, MB. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, donations can be made to the Argyle Cemetery Board, Box 161, Argyle, MB R0C 0B0. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net
Publish Date: Jul 10, 2013
MARY GRANDMONT It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Mary Grandmont on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Stonewall, MB. Prayers will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Stonewall. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Stonewall. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net
Publish Date: Jul 9, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 10, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I am sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My condolences to you all. We always had a good time at Choir practice with Mary around. She will be missed - Posted by: Maria Livingstone (Choir Member) on: Jul 22, 2013
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DEAR FAMILY: sad to hear of your mother's passing, be now all of good faith and courage. i still remember well your father LEO. i am DANIEL PORCHER'S second son. lloyd - Posted by: lloyd porcher (friend) on: Jul 16, 2013
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We will miss Mary's beautiful smile and friendly greetings as we walk down the streets of Argyle and Stonewall. Our condolences to all the family, our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Judy & Wayne Felbel (Neighbours) on: Jul 12, 2013
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To the Grandmont Family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. - Posted by: April, François, and Sasha (Cousin by marriage to George) on: Jul 10, 2013
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To the Grandmont family. I never knew your mother, but losing a parent is always difficult, no matter the circumstances. My thoughts are with you during this sad time. - Posted by: Aileen (friend) on: Jul 09, 2013