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WINNIFRED (WINNIE) ALICE FOTTY (COOMBER)
Born: Apr 20, 1930
Date of Passing: Apr 27, 2019
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WINNIFRED (WINNIE) ALICE FOTTY
(nee COOMBER)
April 20, 1930 - April 27, 2019
Mom moved to Oakview Place Personal Care Home on February 25, 2019. Mom was always the strong determined leader of our family but the ongoing struggles with dementia was something her strength couldn't overcome. Two days before her 89th birthday Mom fell and broke her hip, she had surgery, returned to the personal care home but passed away five days later.
In the earlier years, Mom lived in Winnipeg, Morden, Dryden and Fairford. Mom met the love of her life, Alex Fotty, in 1947. They were married on October 7, 1949 and resided in Fairford. They moved to Stonewall in 1988 to be closer to family.
Mom worked in Winnipeg as a Nanny until she married. Once married, Mom was a caring Wife and Mom. After the youngest child started school, Mom went to work, at the CFB Gypsumville as a cleaner until the closing in 1987.
Mom and Dad both worked at CFB Gypsumville, it is there that they made many lifelong friends. These friends have kept in touch through the years with Mom directly or through us children.
Mom enjoyed cooking, gardening, entertaining, doing the jumble puzzle, watching curling, bonspieling, bingo, casino trips, attending Daniel O'Donnell concerts and meeting Daniel, and listening to music.
One of Mom's favourite songs "Could I have this Dance" by Anne Murray will no longer be a sad song as we know Mom and Dad are in each other's arms... for the rest of their lives...
Mom is survived by her children: Diane (Ed) Petrachek, Alex (Joan) Fotty, Gerry (Dianne) Fotty, Sharon Fotty-Smith and Colleen Vanasse. 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Anne Springer and Georgina Dibley; brothers-in-law: Bill (Pat) Fotty, Harry (Carol) Fotty and John (Arlene) Fotty; numerous nieces and nephews, etc.
Predeceased by her husband Alex in 1989, her parents, George and Alice Coomber, her in-laws, Mike and Mary Fotty and her sons-in-law.
The family would like to say thanks to: the caring staff at Oakview Place Personal Care Home, Dr. Venter and all home care staff that helped Mom stay in her apartment as long as possible, all the support and friendship of Mom's neighbours in Stonewood Place.
As per Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a private family interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G2, phone 204 943 6622.
For those of you that wish to sign
the online guest book please visit
www.mackenziefh.com
MacKenzie Funeral Home
Stonewall
204-467-2525
info@mackenziefh.com
Publish Date: May 1, 2019
WINNIFRED (WINNIE) ALICE FOTTY
(nee COOMBER)
April 20, 1930 - April 27, 2019
As per mom's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a private family interment.
Longer obituary to follow in Wednesday's paper.
MacKenzie Funeral Home
Stonewall
204-467-2525
info@mackenziefh.com
Publish Date: Apr 30, 2019
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2019, May 01, 2019
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our sincere condolences to Alex and Joan Fotty and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your lovely mother and grandmother. That was a lovely picture of her in the paper. The loss of a parent leaves a permanent void in the family but believe her loving spirit will always be with you. - Posted by: Ted Monkman and Rae Reid (Family friends) on: May 26, 2019
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Joan and family - sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. - Posted by: Jocelyn Hamill (Friend) on: May 01, 2019
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Alex and Joan - I want you to know I am thinking of you and your family as you mourn - and celebrate - a life well lived. - Posted by: Paula Carlson (Friend) on: May 01, 2019
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To Gerry,Dianne and Family, so sorry to read of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Terry and Clare Meindl (Friends) on: May 01, 2019
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May God wrap his loving arms around you and love you and keep you safe as you did to us all those years of us kids growing up and learning about farm life first hand under your watchful eye. The world was a much better place having had you in it. Rest In Peace Aunty Winnie.💕 - Posted by: R. Dirr (Nephew) on: Apr 30, 2019