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VIOLET BEATRICE FRIESEN (SMITH)
Date of Passing: Jul 12, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVIOLET BEATRICE FRIESEN (SMITH) Violet Beatrice Friesen (Smith) died at Pinawa Hospital after a quick bout with cancer on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Born in Canning, NS on the November 15, 1924, the family later moved to Estevan, SK where she met her first husband, Dennis Manuell and immigrated to England. In 1957, they returned to Canada to live in Hanover, ON and later in the Windsor, ON area. Violet and her two children moved to Lac du Bonnet, MB in 1967, when she purchased a Restaurant and Service Station. She met, then married her second husband, Peter Friesen in 1970. Predeceased by her husbands and five siblings, she leaves children, Roy Manuell, (Melanie), and Lynda Swain (James) and grandchildren Dennis Manuell, Patricia Manuell (Jamie Hrycuk) and James Swain (Laura) and great-grandchildren, Talia (Dennis), Paige and Jace (Patricia). She enjoyed curling and participated until last season. She loved flowers and plants. She loved to travel in the RV and explore the wonders of North America. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lac du Bonnet Legion, Lac du Bonnet with viewing one hour prior. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 15, 2017
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So sad to hear, we've lost our lovely Vi, we loved curling with her,and she inspired all the curling crowd, to just have fun. She was a power house in the curling rink, and always surprised the crowd with her trick shots. The curling rink will be a little less joyful without her. RIP VI - Posted by: Jeanine & Gary Anderson (Friends) on: Aug 03, 2017