FLORENCE IRENE GRANDMONT

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FLORENCE IRENE GRANDMONT January 8, 1932 - July 21, 2018 Irene passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 at her residence in Red River Place, Selkirk, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence, her parents, Jack and Agnes Rothwell and her brother Edward Rothwell. Left to survive her are a brother Glen (MaryAnne) and a sister Edith; three children, Jack (Joan), Ron (Dawn) and Judy; grandchildren, Derek (Holly) and Cory, as well as, great-grandchildren, Addalyn, Paislee and Kelton. Irene was born on a farm in the Argyle district. The family later moved to the village of Woodlands where she received her education and developed many lifelong friends. Upon graduation she moved to Winnipeg, obtained training for accounting and began working at Marshall Wells as a comptometer operator. She met her husband to be, Lawrence, and they married in 1953. Their lives were devoted to creating a home and establishing the farm that would be their livelihood in the Argyle community, ironically only one-half mile from the farm she was born on. A son Jack was born in 1954, then twins, Judy and Ron in 1958. She was dedicated to her family and their needs. Being an equal partner to Lawrence in the planning of the farm, she enjoyed the successes and shared the burdens of each harvest. In her younger years, community dances were where she loved to be. As long as the music played she would be on the dance floor, especially square dancing. She enjoyed travelling whether it be a weekend get away or an extended holiday. The times that Lawrence and she spent away with friends were some of her fondest memories. The care and compassion that she experienced while at Red River Place was incredible. There was a mutual respect and friendship with all the caregivers. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018 at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Stonewall. Interment will follow at the Argyle Cemetery followed by a time of fellowship at the Argyle Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brant Argyle Cemetery Board, P.O. Box 204, Argyle, MB R0C 0B0. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2018