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AUDREY (ARLENE) SUTHERLAND
Born: Jan 29, 1938
Date of Passing: Nov 27, 2019
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AUDREY (ARLENE) SUTHERLAND
1938 – 2019
Arlene was predeceased by Bill, her loving husband of 57 years, in 2017. Arlene will be remembered and sadly missed by her children, Laurell (Ron), Donald and Kim; and her grandchildren, Alastair and Ellyn (Fraser) McTavish and Tasha and Damon Campbell.
Arlene is survived by her sister Sharon Johnson; and brother and sisters-in-law Jack and Cece Graham and Donna Graham; numerous nieces and nephews; and by Bill's sisters, Alice (Gordon) Palmer and Janet (Bruce) Bodner and their families. Arlene was predeceased by her sister Muriel Dempsey; and brothers, Garth, Evan and Keith Graham.
Arlene was born January 29, 1938, in Portage La Prairie and grew up on the family farm near Wellwood, Manitoba. Her grandchildren considered her a pioneer as she often told stories about riding in a
horse-drawn sleigh to school in the winter, kerosene lamps for light because there was no electricity and living in a farmhouse where the woodstove was used for cooking as well as heat.
Growing up our mother learned the strong work ethic that she held to all her days. Children on a farm in the prairies worked hard gardening, doing farm chores and riding out on horseback after school to look for cows. Arlene had many fond memories of growing up and spending time with her brothers, sisters and many cousins. The farming community was close-knit and there was always room for one more at the table.
In 1956, after finishing high school, Arlene moved to Winnipeg to begin training at the nursing school at St. Boniface Hospital. She had many tales about her training years and formed lifelong friendships there. Arlene spent most of her career working at The Rehabilitation Centre for Children (formerly Shriner's Hospital) and was remembered as a kind and compassionate nurse who genuinely cared for her patients.
Bill and Arlene were married in 1959, shortly after she graduated. They started their family and soon bought their first home. Arlene had wonderful memories of road trips across Canada to visit family, summers spent at the cottage at Moose Lake and winter vacations in the Caribbean.
Mom taught us to be self-sufficient and independent. She was always a partner with Bill and, whether it was renovations or general maintenance, at home or the cottage, they always did it together. She believed that everyone should know how to cook, do their own laundry and fix things. More than once she fixed the washing machine and dishwasher. She was the calm one and the preferred driving instructor in the household. Arlene's Christmas baking tradition is instilled in all of us.
In 2013 Arlene and Bill moved to 65 Paget Street. There they found a welcoming community and we'd like to thank everyone for the assistance and friendship extended to Mom and support to us at this time.
Rest in peace.
A celebration of Arlene's life will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose room at 65 Paget Street. As per Arlene's wishes, a private family interment will be held on a different date.
Mom, we love you, we'll miss you and you'll be in our hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Arlene's memory to CancerCare Manitoba or D'Arcy's ARC (Animal Rescue Center).
For those who wish to sign the online
uest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 30, 2019
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Arlene was so much fun to be with when we got the rare chance for a visit. You could be assured there would be some story about aunts, uncles, neighbours. All were humorous and so much fun to listen to. Another part of our history is sadly gone. My condolences Cousin Mike Turner - Posted by: mike Turner (1 st cousin) on: Dec 08, 2019
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Arlene was one of the best nurses I ever worked with. Her common sense and good judgement about patients was incredible! I had the pleasure of working with her for many years at the Shriners Childrens Hospital and later the Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. An amusing anecdote (that could have been tragic were it not for Arlene) occoured when I was a resident at the Shrine. One of our patients in a large hip spica cast decided he had had enough of hospitals and tried to swim across the Assiniboine River behind the hospital. Arlene was the first to notice him missing, but by that time he was halfway across the river but floundering. She threw him a large rubber ball to hang on to, phoned 911 and called me. I waded across the river just as the ambulance crew was coming down the opposite bank to where he was lying exhausted! The ambulance carted him back over the bridge to the hospital where we warmed him up and changed his cast. Arlene was always a person of action that solved problems medical or otherwise. It was a privilage to have known her, an honour to have worked with her and a loss to all of us! Condolances to her family and friends. - Posted by: R Merv Letts (Friend and Work Colleague) on: Dec 05, 2019
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Loved Arlene’s sense of humour. A life truly well lived. - Posted by: George Turner & Dorothy (Cousin) on: Dec 01, 2019
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Our get-togethers weren’t often, but when they occurred, they were very enjoyable! We shared more than just being first cousins. We shared a family history and memouries of being part of a very large extended family. Most of all, we shared a common sense of humour - something that seemed unique to many members of our connected families. I think it spoke of a closeness shared by our ancestors too. It wasn’t that long ago that we got together for our cousin’s anniversary in Wellwood and had a chance for a hug and a not-long-enough-visit. I have many fond memouries of Arlene that go all the way back to Wellwood and include one of her working with brother Jack to dismantle an old barn West of the village. She worked just as hard as he did. I’ll miss her for sure, Bill Turner - Posted by: Bill Turner (Cousin) on: Dec 01, 2019
