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LINDA GROFF
Born: Feb 11, 1939
Date of Passing: Jan 14, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLINDA GROFF
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Nana on January 14, 2025, with family by her side.
Linda was born in Winnipeg and raised in Starbuck, Manitoba. She lived on the family farm with her mother, father and brother Benny. Just down the highway were her beloved grandparents, George and Tillie Dunlop.
In Starbuck, she attended school, the Starbuck United Church and went to CGIT camp. She spent her days playing on the farm, hanging out with Smokey her black lab and recalls getting chased by a bull. Her favourite pastime was not playing the piano but playing baseball. She enjoyed the rural life and going to Jacks on Starbuck’s Main Street. She maintained her connection with Starbuck by attending their annual fall suppers.
Her father’s sudden passing when she was 17, forced Mom and her mother to Winnipeg. She attended Angus Business College and later taught evening courses at the school while working her day job at Manitoba Blue Cross.
Mom met Dad at a Starbuck dance which began a new chapter in her life. They were married at St. Stephen’s Broadway United Church on July 11, 1959.
On September 26, 1961, she began “the best job in the world” when David was born. She loved this job so much, she doubled her workload when Derek was born on February 21, 1964. Mom was the general manager of our home and excelled as being a mother to her two boys. Summers were filled with camping trips and winters were filled with watching hockey games on snowbanks at the Silver Heights Community Club. Cutting down the Christmas tree was a special time for all of us. Special memories were a family holiday to Hawaii and enjoying the family pool.
St. James was their home. Mom was involved with the Bruce Avenue neighbours which brought her great joy. Mom and Dad later moved to Lions Estates where they formed many friendships.
Mom and Dad’s road trips took them to all parts of North America but she especially loved the road trip to the Half Moon in Lockport for a hot dog. She loved old time country music, their friends the Burghardts German music and the Irish Rovers.
Nothing brought her more joy then to be with David and Michele, Derek and Dawna and her grandchildren, Meagan, Alison (Jake) and Ashley (Kyle). She was so proud of them and all of their academic and sport achievements. Mom also enjoyed the time she spent with her stepfamilies, Kristin, Dave, Rowan, Reilly, Maygan and Robin.
Welcoming Mom at Heaven’s gate is her beloved Merrill, her mother and father, brother Benny, and her cherished grandparents.
The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care that she received from the Health Care team at 2 West, Riverview Health Centre.
A private interment will be held.
Donations can be made to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2025
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Dear David, Michele and Family 💐 Our sincere heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear Mom, Linda. You were so close and always involved in her life. Find peace in the precious memories that are forever etched in your hearts ♥️ Love Louise & Scott - Posted by: Louise Desender (Sister in Law) on: Jan 27, 2025
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Ah I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Since my Mom, Helen Stefura, passed away in 2015 I tried to have annual "chats" with Linda to catch up on all the people in the building. I last spoke to her maybe 6 months after Merrill's passing and she seemed to be doing so well. She always told me that happy hours in the building were NEVER the same without my Mom to liven things up ha ha. I remember when my Mom's car was sold to one of the grandchildren, the graciousness of the Groff family made her realization of no more driving just a little bit easier. You are all in my thoughts today. - Posted by: Faye Wankling (nee Stefura) (Friend of my Mom's) on: Jan 25, 2025
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Dave, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. Last summer, on July 5th, my Mom passed away and it seems like just yesterday. It's not easy. The memories will help keep your Mom always near. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Bradley Pisiak (know Dave and Ashley through curling) on: Jan 25, 2025
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My deepest condolences go out to Linda's family and friends. She was a lovely lady and it was a pleasure to know her and her son. I will miss the stories between her, her son and I. Keep your memories close to your heart. We will miss you Linda. - Posted by: Maureen (Caregiver ( HCA at RHC )) on: Jan 25, 2025
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Sending my deepest Condolences to David, Michele and family on the passing of Linda. May the memories you shared stay in your hearts forever. - Posted by: Alanna Berezuk (Neighbour) on: Jan 25, 2025
