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FERN MASSEY Fern Massey passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017, at the age of 93, at Betel Home. Fern was born in Hodgson, Manitoba. She is survived by daughter Susan (Gerry), son Robin (Laurie), and daughter Sandra; grandchildren, Chantel (Steve), Anastasia (Alisson), Brennan, John and Allan; great- grandchildren, Connor, Eric, and Casey; sister Phyllis; sisters-in-law, Kathleen (Kaye) and Doreen, and many nieces and nephews. Fern was predeceased by her parents, Olive and Andrew Truthwaite; sister Olive; brothers, Victor, Ronald, Miller (Buddy), and Thomas; sisters-in-law, Lorna and Connie, and brothers-in-law, Clarence and Stanley Fern was a well-known member of the community. She was an active member of Christ Church, working for the vestry, choir, and Sunday school. She belonged to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, held many officer positions in the Army, Navy and Air Force Ladies Auxiliary and was a lifetime member. She joined the ANAF in 1954, was 1st and 2nd Vice President, and President in 1975 and 1976. Among other things, Fern had worked as a hairdresser, a newspaper editor, and during the war she was a welder for the Air Force. She enjoyed curling, gardening, travelling and loved politics and spending time with her grandchildren Prayers will take place in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2017, in the Christ Church Anglican, 227 McLean Avenue, Selkirk, MB, with Archdeacon Gordon Payne officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthews Churchyard Cemetery in St. Andrews. We would like to thank pallbearers: Greg Dewar, Randy Dewar, William Loutit, Brennan Massey, John Coneybeare and Allan Coneybeare. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Betel Home, where Fern resided for the past nine years. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Sep 12, 2017
FERN MASSEY Peacefully, at the Betel Home, Selkirk, MB, Fern Massey, aged 93 years of Selkirk, MB, beloved wife of the late Frank, passed away. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Sep 9, 2017
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Our hearts go out to the family & friends for the loss of Fern, she was always such a kind and quiet person. I remember when she worked at Neskar's Jewellery and she sold us our wedding bands......plus Dale remembers her teaching him some piano chords.....such great memories we'll always treasure. - Posted by: Dale & Marilyn Loutit () on: Sep 13, 2017
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I met Mrs. Massey through her children in the 70's. I always found her to be a very engaging and kind person. I will always remember her very distinct voice, you knew when she was in the room. May your memories of Fern help sustain you at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Bev Wood () on: Sep 13, 2017
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I only met Mrs. Massey during times Susie and I stopped in for various reasons during our Nurses training. She was always very gracious and kind while she shook her head at our antics. - Posted by: Colleen Turnley (Classmate and friend of Susan) on: Sep 12, 2017