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BARBARA MARY MATTHEW
Born: May 27, 1929
Date of Passing: Oct 18, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBARBARA MARY MATTHEW
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara on October 18, 2024.
A funeral service will be on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB.
Publish Date: Oct 29, 2024
BARBARA MARY MATTHEW
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara, only daughter of Joseph and Nora McDill.
Ma led a full life in which she made many friends and touched the lives of many people. As a long time member of the CWL (charter member St. Edwards Council 1951) she organized Mass and Communion services at her Sturgeon Creek II residence. She was very involved with her Catholic Faith and supported numerous charities, which included, but was not limited to Sleeping Children Around the World and Operation Smile. She donated time, money and knitted or crocheted articles that ranged from toques and mitts for Koats for Kids to baby blankets for the Neo-Natal Ward at St. Boniface Hospital.
Barbara graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and not too long after, married her husband Len, the love of her life, whom she had met while they were both growing up on Victor Street in west Winnipeg. They remained together and devoted to each other until Pop passed away in 2008. As their family grew Ma went to work, first at Great West Life and later after graduating from Teacher’s College, working with elementary students in Winnipeg 1 School Division.
Ma enjoyed travel, whether it was Spain and Texas with Len, or Scotland, cruising the Rhine or setting foot on the Great Wall with her daughter-in-law Darla. She was active right to the end looking after the Sturgeon Creek II library or taking part in Active Minds, Jeopardy, field trips to Rainbow Stage and various restaurants, and of course, Happy Hour.
Along with Len, Barbara was predeceased by her brother John Francis, her infant daughter Shawn Marie, brother-in-law “Jack” Matthew and his wife Ruth, and sisters-in-law, Donna McDill and Helen Alm.
She is survived by her brother Don, son Chris and his wife Darla, son Greg, numerous cousins, nephews and nieces and her very good friend and Maid of Honour Mary.
Finally, we would like to mention and thank the staff and residents of Sturgeon Creek II from activity coordinator Karen, Cesne her hairdresser to her table-mates, Bette, Collete, Pat and Anna. To all the staff and residents, thank you very much.
Publish Date: Oct 26, 2024
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2024, Oct 26, 2024, Oct 29, 2024
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Barb was the kindest lady I have known. I used to work at Sturgeon Creek II as the receptionist. And every other day she would surprise me with a Wonderbar chocolate. I will miss her beautiful smile and kind heart. Heaven definitely gained a beautiful angel My Condolences to Chris and his family ❤️ - Posted by: Claudia Launderville (Friend ) on: Nov 04, 2024
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Extending our heartlet and deepest sympathy on the passing of Barbara Matthew. We're sincerely grateful to Mr. & Mrs. Matthew's for their sustained commitment to the HSC Foundation. To the Matthew family we're deeply saddened by her sudden passing. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad & difficult time. Lynda Ruban staff & friends at the HSC Foundation. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Oct 27, 2024
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So sorry to hear of Auntie Barb's passing. She was a wonderful person. I am still using craft supplies that she gave me many years ago. They were much appreciated. Val Baker - Posted by: Val Baker (Niece) on: Oct 26, 2024
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Chris, Darla & Greg, sending Condolences on the passing of your Mom. Barb was a very, kind, special lady, a great friend to her table mates and always had a warm, welcoming smile on her face. I will miss running into her when I go to see my mom. May her memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Olwyn Lewis ((Daughter of tablemate Bette)) on: Oct 26, 2024
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Dear Chris & Greg and family, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. What a lady. She was well liked and always welcomed everyone who visited at Brereton Lake. - Posted by: Barb D'Avignon (Neighbour) on: Oct 26, 2024
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Chris & Greg, my deepest Condolences. I have many years of memories to cherish of your Mom. What great neighbors at Brereton Lake. She will surely be missed by many. - Posted by: Bill Humphreys (Friend-Neighbour) on: Oct 26, 2024
