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COLETTE CARMEL WILKINS ((WILLIAMSON))
Date of Passing: Dec 06, 2022
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COLETTE CARMEL WILKINS
(WILLIAMSON)
Carmel passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2022 at Southeast PCH in Winnipeg.
She will be forever remembered by son John Wilkins (Ayodele) and daughter Jackie Plantje (Bill); grandchildren Brea Wilkins, Stacia Riggs (Jon), Kyla Truelove (Mike), Dana Plantje (Audrey), Scott Plantje (Gen); great-grandchildren Leif, Sloan, Mya, Madison, Jacob, Carson, Parker, Gus; brother David Williamson (Beryl) and other family in England.
Mum was born in Cleveleys, England in 1930 and spent her formative years in and around Blackpool. She joined the Wrens after World War II and was stationed in Portsmouth where she met Ken. They married in 1950 and were together for 52 years until his death in 2002. Looking for a better life and more opportunities for their young family they immigrated to Canada in 1954.
Once you met Mum you didn't forget her! She was a beautiful woman with sparkling blue eyes and a welcoming smile. Her family and friends were very important to her. Mum was known for her gourmet dinner parties and large gathering of friends on Boxing Day when she would spend days beforehand preparing the food. Mum and Dad loved to travel taking frequent road trips across Canada and the US as well as trips to Europe and the Caribbean. Mum was a gifted crafts maker, whether knitting, stitchery, cake decorating, sewing, or quilting. She gave back to the community serving on the provincial and national executives of the IODE and volunteering at CancerCare Manitoba and on the Volunteer Committee of the ballet. Her grandchildren referred to her affectionately as "the energizer bunny".
Special thanks to all the staff on unit 4 at Southeast PCH, especially Jimmy and John, for their kindness and care of Mum.
A family gathering to celebrate Mum's life will be held sometime next spring or summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 1160-675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg R3E 0V9.
GREEN ACRES
Funeral Home and Cemetery
(204) 222-3241
Condolences may be sent to
www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Jackie, I remember your mum and her beautiful blue eyes, and her wonderful laugh. I am truly sorry for your loss. Marian - Posted by: Marian Martin ( Boldt ) (School friend of Jackie) on: Feb 07, 2023
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I first met Carmel when my daughter was 5 years old with Jo Hewitt's stitchery. Once I moved to Mississauga 40 years ago we didn't see as much of each other and especially during covid. I did manage to get to Winnipeg several times over the years for our annual luncheon get together with the girls. I'll always have fond memories of Carmel. She was such a gifted, kind and giving person. She always had time for you, even when she was busy herself helping others. My only regret is not having kept in touch over the past year. I do have 1 funny thing that happened when she loaned me her condo and car several years ago. When she returned from the cottage, I mentioned that I might have been given a ticket by camera and let me know how much it cost. Oh no problem, don't worry, oops big problem, my ticket was $375 and she was very hesitant about telling me. Good news I paid it. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Warmest regards Joan Stibbard - Posted by: joan stibbard (Friend of 45 years) on: Dec 19, 2022