LILLY MCCARTHY (JORHEIM)

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LILLY MCCARTHY (JORHEIM) February 27, 1922 - November 12, 2017 Peacefully, at the age of 95 years, Lilly passed away in Teulon, Manitoba. Lilly was predeceased by her husband Frank, her parents Ole and Ingrid, siblings Ed, Ole, Clarence, Bill, Bert, Norman, Betty and Alice, sisters-in-law Pearl, Rita, Anne, Verna, and brothers-in-law John, Harry, Roy, Norman and Gerry. She is survived by her daughters Lorelie, Peggy (Al) and Rory, granddaughters Kristy (Cam) and Marcy, great-grandchildren Tate and Ruby, sisters Irene, Margy, Alma (Herman), Violet, and sisters-in-law Frieda and Ingrid, as well as many nieces and nephews. Lilly was born on the family farm at Inwood, Manitoba, and was the oldest daughter of 13 children. She attended Union Prairie and Inwood Schools. Lilly left home at an early age to work in Winnipeg. In 1951 she married Frank McCarthy and they resided in the Brooklands area of Winnipeg. In 1973 Frank passed away and in 1974 Lilly sold her house and moved to East Kildonan. In 1993 Lilly moved to Teulon, Manitoba and at the time of her passing was residing at Goodwin Lodge. Lilly took a special interest in her great-grandchildren Tate and Ruby. She loved to look at their pictures and enjoyed watching them grow up. She also enjoyed our family pets and was always willing to help out with our many dogs, cats and even chickens! She liked doing crossword puzzles, especially the daily Jumble, knitting, reading, going for long walks and visiting with her sisters. She made the best fruitcake, shortbread and ginger cookies and we all looked forward to her Christmas baking. This past summer Lilly enjoyed visits with her sister Violet and niece Chris from British Columbia and her niece Inger Lise from Norway. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff and caregivers at Goodwin Lodge and Hunter Memorial Hospital for the excellent care and kindness given to Lilly. At her request no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Ken Loehmer Funeral Services in care of arrangements 204-886-0404

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2017