LORNA MARGUERITE MORRISSEAU (ORVIS)

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LORNA MARGUERITE MORRISSEAU (nee ORVIS) September 1, 1926 - April 28, 2018 With sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lorna on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the age of 91 years. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children and their families; Yvonne (Ed), Ruby (Jason), Grace, Edward, Zane, Justin; Lorne (Diane), Melanie (Dan), Ethan, Joshua; Jon (Jen), Morgan, Finley; Charlene (Gordie), Daneal, Veda, Felix; Elaine (late Colin), Jocelyn (Ben) Emilio, Paolo; Annette (Cleo), Louise, Daniel; Jeff (Terri Lynne), Brielle, Joss. She also leaves her siblings and their families, Helen, Doug, Glen, Velma, Donna and Moe to grieve their sister. Mom was predeceased by her husband Josh in 1973; daughter Marnie; granddaughter Maria-Clare; parents, John and Catherine; brothers, Harold, Charlie, John and Brian. Our mom had many friends and was well respected and loved. Mom began her life's adventure as a school teacher, worked at MTS in Russell, MB; was a switchboard operator at Selkirk Mental Health Centre; and also worked as a Home Advisor with the Province of Manitoba retiring in 1993. First and dearest to her heart was being a full time mother and homemaker. Mom was a founding member of the Selkirk Friendship Centre and had the honour of being installed as an Elder of the Selkirk Metis Local in 1998. We would like to thank everyone who helped care for mom over the years to achieve a rewarding life of 91 years and eight months. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Christ Church Anglican, 227 McLean Avenue, Selkirk, MB with Rev. Judy Whitmore officiating. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in the St. Clements Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of you choice. Rest in Peace Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma Condolences, pictures and videos may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: May 5, 2018

LORNA MARGUERITE MORRISSEAU (nee ORVIS) With sadness the family announces the passing of Lorna on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Selkirk Betel Home, at the age of 91 years. Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow in Saturday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: May 2, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2018