CATHRYN LYNN STABOR

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CATHRYN LYNN STABOR November 13, 1951 July 3, 2014 Cathy has passed to be with her mother and father, Alexandra and Frank Stabor. Cathryn had Down's Syndrome and, while having to overcome many obstacles and serious health issues throughout her life, forged ahead in a positive manner with a sense of humour. She seemed to have nine lives. She started her education at Laura Secord School in kindergarten where it was decided she should attend a school for individuals with learning disabilities. Here she learned to read and write. Following she attended a workshop to which she was able to go alone by bus and was also responsible for another Down's Syndrome friend taking the bus to the workshop. Cathy lived with her parents for the majority of her life. After they passed, she entered three separate group homes. These placements were not successful as the staff could not cope with her determined personality. She then entered The Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC) where she was nurtured in all aspects of her life. Here she made friends with residents and staff, forming a special bond with many, especially, Barb Bolack. Our family would like to thank Barb for her special devotion to Cathy as well as all staff members who were wonderful in caring for her. Cathy liked to tease and joke with staff and they reciprocated. MDC staff seemed to know how to work around Cathy's determined personality. Cathy was full of unique sayings, "Cathyisims". She called her brother-in-law Don, "Don-in-law". At MDC, Cathy had a full and happy life, where Marilyn and Don visited and oversaw her living arrangements. She leaves behind her sister Marilyn (Stabor) Craggs, brother-in-law, Don Moren, nieces Carey Craggs and Erin (Craggs) Argiloff, Erin's husband Evan and their children Hannah and Adam plus many relatives. Cathy's family are especially grateful to MDC for a special quality of life that she could not find during her early stays at group homes after the passing of her parents. Her family members are ardent supporters of MDC and wish the facility a vibrant and lengthy future. Services are to be held Thursday, July 10, 1:30 p.m. at the Manitoba Developmental Centre, Aspen Centre, Portage la Prairie, MB. Omega Funeral Home, Portage la Prairie is in charge of arrangements 1-800-303-4621. For directions to the Aspen Centre see the Omega website www.omegafuneralhome.com. Interment will take place at Glen Eden at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathy's memory, may be made to Lake Manitoba Camp Legacy Inc., P.O. Box 1532, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3P5 Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com "Dedicated to those we serve".

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 07, 2014