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AMY ELIZABETH RIDGWAY
Born: Nov 21, 1936
Date of Passing: Feb 13, 2020
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AMY ELIZABETH RIDGWAY
November 21, 1936 - February 13, 2020
She will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: Delmarie (Svend, Vicky, Leigh-Ann, Erika, Erik), Lynette (Tsara, Jady, Brandessa, Khiya, Dar, Cash, Chance, Rye), Robert (Tyler, Tara), and Ramey (Tobin, Avery, Adynn); her 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and brother Bill.
Amy was predeceased by her husband, Stan Ridgway; by her first husband, Bob Cyr; son Henry; parents, Maude and Joseph Chambers; and her brother, Frank.
Amy was born and raised in southern Alberta, and moved to Selkirk, Manitoba, in 1960. She had a dream to become a teacher. She went back to school to complete teachers' college, and begin teaching. She continued her education while raising her family, and received her Bachelors of Education. She taught grade 1 for a few years, and established the first nursery school in Selkirk. In 1976 Amy began teaching grade 5 students in St. Norbert, Manitoba, until she retired at 58 years of age.
Amy loved spending time sharing her passion for music and plays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She travelled all over the world, and passed that sense of adventure to her family. She loved the Caribbean, and spent several summers there, teaching with OCOD. Amy was very social with a wide circle of friends, greatly enjoyed playing bridge, and was very fond of her P.E.O. Sisters.
Amy loved to bake with her grandkids. She was a wonderful cook and baker, and all her family and friends were welcome at her table.
Donations in her memory can be made to The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, CE501-840 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3A 1S1.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2020, with more details at that time.
Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com.
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk
in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 22, 2020
AMY ELIZABETH RIDGWAY
Full obituary will follow in next Saturday's paper.
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk
in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 15, 2020
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 15, 2020, Feb 22, 2020
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Best teacher that I ever had in my life. When you did not understand, she spent the time with each student to make sure they understood. Never put a student aside. I remember in grade 5 or 6 she took our entire class to her acreage in the St. Andrews area for the day. She provided food and games etc...The best day ever! I tell my kids that in your life there is always one teacher or coach that impacts you more than the others and for me Mrs. Cyr was the one. Rest in peace Mrs. Cyr you will always be remembered as "The One" - Posted by: Former student (Student to Mrs.Cyr ) on: May 21, 2021