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CYRILLA WILMA DENT (BRIGGS)
Date of Passing: Jul 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCYRILLA WILMA DENT (BRIGGS) Peacefully in her sleep, Cyrilla Dent passed away in the morning of July 13, 2013. Predeceased by her husband Robert (1971), sisters Edith (1917) and Olive Hill (2013), she will be deeply missed by her son Wayne and wife Pat, granddaughters Aynsley Kuntz (Scott) and Jaime Sawchuk (Greg), grandson Calvin (Toni), and great-grandsons Tyson, Spencer, Easton, Keegan, and Rocco. Mom was born in Russell, Manitoba in 1920 to Cyril Briggs and Bessie Gillies, moving to Winnipeg as a young child, attending Kelvin High, working at Eatons, and at a dance before the war, met the love of her life, Robert. They married in 1946, and when Wayne finally appeared, she became the stay-at-home mom. Later on she returned to work part time at Sears and eventually retired from Sears Optical. Mom loved to spend summer vacations camping with her family, with her favourite place up at Wasagaming in Clear Lake. She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary at the Valour Road Legion, taught Sunday School at Silver Heights United, and volunteered at the community club. She loved socializing with the old "Army" bunch, and the neighbours on Vavasour. After Dad's passing, mom travelled with friends to the Caribbean, San Diego, and spent a number of winter months at the "Chateau" in Victoria. She cherished and adored spending time with her grandkids Aynsley, Jaime, and Calvin, having them for sleepovers and taking them shopping to the mall. Set back a bit when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, she never let it bother her, and was often seen buzzing around the malls and streets on her scooter. Then came the Sunday "dinners on Grandma" and the scooting down the halls of the apartment. This was even more enjoyable when the great-grandkids came along. GG was loved by all. The family would like to thank the staff on 2N (Cathy, Brenda, Connie, Rose-Marie, and Cora) at the West Park Manor Personal Care home for their assistance and thoughtful care during mom's stay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, or to a charity of choice. In keeping with her wishes, a private graveside service will be held. "Love you Mom, Say Hello to Dad" 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 Jul 17, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Dear Wayne Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom I loved her dearly and am so glad I saw her when I was there in the spring She was a wonderful lady and will stay in my heart forever. - Posted by: Lynda Gerelus (Godchild) on: Jul 28, 2013
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Wayne and family sorry to hear of Cyrilla's passing our family remember visits to your mother and Olive and her family many years ago with visits in Binscarth MB and our visits to Winnipeg but we lose trace of each other as our parents pass on. This message is from Roy, Jack , Margaret( Scurfield) and Heather (Tanner) family of Allan Graham cousin of Cyrilla - Posted by: Heather tanner (Daughter of Cyrilla's cousin Allan Graham from Binscarth) on: Jul 23, 2013
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I have such great memories of growing up on Vavasour where the neighbors felt more like family. Your Mom and Dad would take me along on your camping trips and always made me feel right at home. My "other mother" (as I called Cy) never forgot my birthday and when she worked at the candy counter in Sears would pick out all the purple candies for me. She will be forever in my heart and truly missed. - Posted by: Audrey Scott (nee Bailie) (Friend) on: Jul 22, 2013
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Dear Wayne and family... you won't remember me but I do remember your Mom (and your Dad). It was wonderful growing up across the street from you all on Vavasour. I was just a kid when your Dad died. Your Mom was always so cheerful and welcoming. She made all of us kids on the street feel well. Now, every time I see your house, I remember those good times. Praise be God for your Mom's life. - Posted by: Dirk Lange (Neighbor) on: Jul 19, 2013
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Dear Wayne, Pat and family, We wish we were there with you today. This picture truly captures the beautiful lady we all knew as Grandma Cy. Cherish your memories of her and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Geoff, Gwen and family. - Posted by: Geoff and Gwen Moon (Brother and sister in law) on: Jul 19, 2013
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Dear Wayne, Pat and family. I am so sorry to hear of Cy's passing. I so enjoyed the conversations we had when we lived on Setter as she always talked so lovingly of all of you. She was such a beautiful lady, always dressed so beautifully and always on the go. May the love you all shared remain in your hearts forever. Love Thora - Posted by: Thora Meade (Friend) on: Jul 17, 2013
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We would like to express our deepest sympathies to you Wayne and Pat and family. We know you all have lots of memories which you will talk about for years to come and that is good. She will always be close by. - Posted by: Linda Schnerch/Paulette Desaulniers (co-workers) on: Jul 17, 2013
