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CHRISTINE ROSE CORMIER (NELSON)
Date of Passing: Oct 03, 2019
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CHRISTINE ROSE CORMIER
1935 - 2019
Chris was predeceased by her parents, Herman and Josephine Nelson; her in-laws, Raymond and Minna Cormier; as well as all of her four aunts.
Chris is survived by her loving husband Al Cormier of Winnipeg; as well as her brother Bob Nelson (Sophie), of Prince Albert SK; numerous nieces and nephews; and her favourite nephew Jim (Angie) Nelson from Saskatchewan; sisters-in-law, Norris (Lorne), Cameron, Val (Don) Park of Winnipeg.
Chris was born in Tyndall, MB where she went to school and made many school friends that she never forgot. She left Tyndall in 1951 to begin her career with the Manitoba Telephone System as an operator in Gimli, MB and continued in Winnipeg for 37 years, achieving the title of Manager of Operator Services for all of Manitoba.
She met her husband Al Cormier, also an M.T.S. employee, in 1952 and married in 1957.
Her many hobbies were 10 pin bowling, crocheting for the Telephone Pioneers (Hello Dolly Project), and cooking great meals on a wood fired cook stove at the summer cottage on Corkscrew Island in Lake of the Woods. All those hobbies came to an end after her severe stroke in 1994.
Chris challenged this problem by getting her drivers licence back, getting involved with the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba and running the St. James peer group for 10 years. Her last five years of health care were a struggle.
I would like to thank her home care staff and nurses for their help over the last 18 months and also the staff at Victoria General Hospital during her final days.
At last you are now free from pain and
discomfort, rest in peace my darling.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial will be held at the Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St., West St. Paul at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Family and friends may sign a Book of
Condolence at www.glenedenmemorial.ca
Glen Eden Funeral Home
204-338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 19, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am so very sorry Al that you have lost your Chris. You and Chris did a great job of running the St. James Stroke support group for so long. I know you helped me and many others. Keep strong, knowing many people care for you and loved Chris. - Posted by: Liz Mitchell (stroke recoveery friend) on: Oct 22, 2019
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Al, we are so sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. She was a wonderful lady. Your love and devotion for Chris was exemplary following her stroke. May she Rest In Peace. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Bruce (Ve4KQ) and Deb Johnson (Friends through Amateur Radio) on: Oct 22, 2019
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My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Valerie Alderson (Healthcare provider ) on: Oct 20, 2019
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Chris was a special person. She was always supportive and a superb person to work for. She brought brightness to the office and made coming to work enjoyable. We had many a good laugh at our Operator Services office on Corydon Ave. for which I am thankful for being a part of. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Carol Riel (Co-worker) on: Oct 19, 2019
