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LORAETTE ISABELLA CLIFFE
Born: Jun 10, 1919
Date of Passing: Nov 30, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLORAETTE ISABELLA CLIFFE
It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to the “best” mom (Laura), “favourite” mother-in-law, “best” grandma, great grandma, sister, auntie, cousin and special Friend who passed away with her daughter Dawne holding her hand on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at ValleyView Care Centre, Brandon, MB.
Mom was born June 10, 1919 on Sec 20-6-19 W, Whitewater Municipality, MB, first of three daughters, Grace (2004)(Doug(1968)) and Ruth (2019) (George (2011)) born to Alma Frances (Campbell) Mackie (1953) and William Mackie (1958). The family soon moved to Minto, MB. Following High School Mom began a career as a telephone operator (Minto). Soon a handsome mechanic, Gordon James Cliffe (1970) stole her heart and they married November 23, 1943. Richard William Donley Cliffe (1967) and Alma Dawne (Cliffe) Obleman completed our family. Mom and Dad lived in Boissevain, MB, Sintaluta, SK and after Dad passed (1970) Mom moved to Brandon, MB (1972).
Life in Sintaluta found Mom very involved with the United Church, OES (Order of Eastern Star), Girl Guide leader, driver of kids to activities, curled, danced the night away, played cards and games. Mom was the “best” cook/baker and our house was Halloween central for the best candy apples. Upon her move to Brandon she transferred memberships to Trinity United Church, UCW, OES (Queen Mary Chapter #3) and began a job at Woolco. Many special lifelong friends were gathered along her journey.
Giving up her “wheels” was not a good adjustment for her! Her punctuality was her biggest concern as she was “never” late! Mom was discouraged not having her independence and COVID was tough for us all! Hard to believe she was born when no telephone service existed for a time to cell phone, text, twitter and during COVID we were able to hook up through Skype and she was amazed!
Dawne and Bob, grandson Rick and Carla, great granddaughter Avery, great grandson Jace and Matt will truly miss her! Mom was predeceased by granddaughter Daphne (1978). Nieces and nephews Anne (Steve) and Edward (Marielle); Karla; Marlene (Don) and Pat; Cliffe and Craig; Pat (Rick) and Murray, Ron and Shelley and their families; cousins, and her many friends will remember their special memories of Mom.
As per Mom’s wishes a private family graveside service will be June 10, 2024, in Brandon Cemetery.
Our family want to thank ALL of you for ALL you did for Mom throughout her 104 special years! Truly a remarkable life and as Mom would say, “I did it my way”!
As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 23, 2023, Dec 23, 2023