VIOLET DAISY GREGG (CHERNETSKY)

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VIOLET DAISY GREGG (CHERNETSKY) 1924 - 2018 Peacefully, and with the comfort and love of her sons by her side, our mother passed away at Grace Hospital Emergency on September 28, 2018. Violet is survived by sons, Doug and Wesley, sister Bunny Buchan (John), and nieces, Brenda Trach and Barb Malten. She was predeceased by Herbert (Bert), her husband of 49 years, her brothers, John and William Chernetsky, mother Mary Andrews, father William Chernetsky, stepfather Thomas Andrews, and so many relatives and childhood friends. Mom and Dad met in her home town of Libau, MB and were married in 1950. After a short stay in Toronto they moved to Boissevein, MB, Dad's hometown, moving again to reside in Winnipeg in 1954. By the end of 1955 and now a family of four, they lived in the North End, West Kildonan and in 1972 a final move to St. James brought her closer to her mother and sister, a place that Mom and Dad would call home and Mom would continue living in after Dad's passing in 1999 with the support of her sons. In the last five years additional support became necessary and came by way of daily morning and evening visits from the wonderful ladies from home care and afternoon respite care when her sons were unable to be there for her due to work commitments. Mom enjoyed and found comfort in the simple things of daily living, assuming the demands of being a homemaker which is no simple or easy task, including keeping her home and yard always neat and tidy, and when a break was in order, walks around the neighbourhood a few times a day (summer or winter) "with her walker" stopping to visit or just chatting with young and old along the way, establishing and keeping enduring friendships with many of her neighbours. Mom also kept up with attending church on Sundays, something that was instilled in her at a young age while on the farm, which she continued until it became impractical, turning to watching services on the television to fill the gap. Our Mom and Dad were parents dedicated to raising their family. Following Dad's passing we came to learn just how strong and determined she was in many ways that so often had gone unnoticed. Mom was such a humble and gentle person, she could be sometimes funny, sometimes serious, but always caring, always interested. Mom survived numerous health related challenges over her lifetime, each time recovering able to carry on time and time again. She lived her senior years with strength and dignity. Sadly and unexpectedly this last challenge in the evening of September 26 proved to be too much for her to overcome. For those that knew her, every once in a while, take a moment to remember Violet, for the beautiful person she was both inside and out. We would like to thank her family doctor, Dr. Kotcha, all of her home care and respite attendants, neighbours, Kathy Kilberry and Kathy Scott for their friendship and numerous visits with her at home, Winnipeg Fire and Paramedics and the Grace Hospital Emergency team for their efforts and care of our mother. In keeping with Mom's wishes cremation and burial has taken place, with family and close friends attending. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204-338-7111

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2018