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ELLEN B. HIRST
Born: Sep 02, 1918
Date of Passing: Apr 14, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELLEN B. HIRST September 2, 1918 - April 14, 2018 Ellen died suddenly at the Grace Hospital. Ellen was predeceased by her parents William and Lizzie Hirst, originally from Sheffield, England, her infant brother, and sister Hilda (Jack). She is survived by Janis Kaminsky (friend for 64 years), Debbie and Warren Kaminsky, Paul Kaminsky, Carly, Derek and Lennyn Boklaschuk. Also lovingly remembered by friends Michele Libling, Leslie Hemphill, Fay McNaught, and many friends at The Boulton, the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia and New Brunswick. Ellen was born and grew up in Kenora, Ontario. She trained in Hamilton, Ontario as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. She then worked in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Winnipeg at Health Sciences Microbiology, and taught Microbiology at Red River College in Winnipeg. Ellen retired in 1979. She enjoyed hiking, river rafting, Tai Chi, cruises, curling, bowling, cross-country skiing, and gardening. She was an avid reader, particularly of mysteries. Ellen often sat quietly during discussions, but then offered keenly intelligent and sharply witty comments. Following Ellen's instructions there will be no formal service but a celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg (opposite Brookside Cemetery.) Sincere thanks to 3 South Grace Hospital staff, Dr. Cudmore, and especially to Dr. Griffin who answered all questions compassionately and gave a hug when most needed. Private interment will occur in the family plot in Kenora. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen's memory to Nature Manitoba, 401-63 Albert St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G4 or Hilda Fleming Education Fund, Winnipeg Foundation, 1350 - 1 Lombard Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X3. This fund helps further post graduate Medical Lab studies. Ellen: My Mentor My Friend - Janis. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 21, 2018
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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So glad to hear such an amazing teacher and dedicated professional went on to enjoy a long and happy retirement. I have many fond memories of Ellen and Jan as a student and later as a coworker. Sorry I couldn’t make the celebration. My condolences Jan. - Posted by: Mary Hinam (Former student and colleague.) on: Apr 29, 2018
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Farewell dear friend. Whether canoeing on the Bird River or in Lac du Bonnet, toasting the glaciers in Alaska, riding the cable car in Palm Springs, or just watching the sunset with a cocktail on the deck on the Sunshine Coast, we have shared many adventures. Your keen intelligence and biting wit were a treasured addition to any gathering. Your ongoing engagement with life, and your tenacity and grit in facing the advancing years were a life lesson to all of us lucky enough to share your orbit. You had a long life, well-lived. You were a teacher to many, a treasured friend, and we are all better people for having known you. - Posted by: Michele Libling (Friend) on: Apr 21, 2018
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Ellen will be remembered through the many stories that will be told. Her sage wisdom and wit brightened and enlightened many conversations. Will often raise a glass in her name. Cheers dear Ellen. - Posted by: Leslie Hemphill (Very good friend) on: Apr 21, 2018
