BARBARA ANNE SWANSON (ROBERTS)

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BARBARA ANNE SWANSON (nee ROBERTS) Gentle, loving wife to George, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and loyal friend passed away on November 16, 2017, at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, at the age of 73. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Christ Church, 237 McLean Ave., Selkirk, MB. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Nov 21, 2017

BARBARA ANNE SWANSON (nee ROBERTS) Gentle, loving wife to George, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and loyal friend passed away on November 16, 2017 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre at the age of 73. Eldest daughter of Alf and Elsie Roberts, she spent her childhood in Sherridon and Lynn Lake. She graduated from Grace Hospital and nursed in many places over the years. Barb enjoyed sharing life with her numerous friends. Her nieces and nephews always held a special place in her heart. Later in life, she married George, sharing many happy times, travelling and enjoying nature. Oak Hammock Marsh was a favourite place to walk with Casey and Angel. Predeceased by father Alf, and brother Paul. She is remembered with love by George, stepson Darren (Lindsay), mother Elsie, siblings Bill, Dave (Mariann), Ted (Janet), Ruth and Mary Jo (David), sister-in-law Jan (Paul), and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Barb's life was filled with numerous challenges which she faced with grace, courage, and fortitude. Her deep faith sustained her right to her end. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 22. Location pending with details to follow in the Free Press, Tuesday, November. 21. Donations towards a memorial feature will be welcomed by "Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre" in Barbara's name. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2017