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BROOKE FLORENCE GRAY
Date of Passing: Jun 14, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBROOKE FLORENCE GRAY
Brooke Florence Gray (Riddell) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born and raised on the family farm in Warren, Manitoba.
Brooke is survived by her sons Dale (Laurie) and Terry; daughters, Susan McRae (Terry), Sherry Barnes (Dave) and Cathy Gray (Scott). Also mourning her loss are her grandchildren, (Dale) Sean, Micheal, Christopher; (Susan) Brian, Julie; (Terry) MacKenzie, Kennedy; (Sherry) Owen, Cole; (Cathy) Charlize, Riley. She leaves behind a great-grandson (Julie) Parker and a great-granddaughter (Sean) Artis.
Brooke was predeceased by her brother Bob Riddell and sister Lee Sutherland. She also leaves to mourn, her brothers Jim Riddell and Chris (Helen) Riddell, Gordie (Donna) Riddell and many nieces and nephews. Mom married Jim Gray in 1961 and graduated as an Registered Nurse (RN) from the Grace Hospital school of nursing. Her nursing career lasted 35 years.
Mom loved cooking and entertaining family. She taught us all the importance of sitting around a table sharing and celebrating a meal together. She was not a fan of buffets! She made the absolute best buns. She also introduced us to white sugar…. on and in everything!
Mom’s greatest love was for her 11 grandchildren. She was a “get down on the floor and play” kind of grandmother. Whether it was building forts out of boxes, making rafts out of wooden pallets or just playing games, she will be greatly missed by all of them.
Mom loved to sing and was a member of several choirs. She loved music and dancing and watching live baseball games. She was up to travel anywhere in the world. If it was by bus, even better! She danced to her own beat and didn’t care much about what others thought. She is now in the hands of our maker and she’s finally settled. We are honoured to be your kids mom and we love you very much.
A service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren United Church, Warren, Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 21, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I am sad to hear of Brooke’s passing! We were frequently seated next to each other during our school years and often helped each other out on school lessons! In later years when I travelled to Winnipeg we would meet for coffee or lunch and talk about old times! I will miss that! Brian Hamilton Edmonton Alberta - Posted by: Brian Hamilton (Friend) on: Aug 08, 2025
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Dear Cathy & family Sincere sympathy to you & your family. - Posted by: Jane Nickel (Westwood Neighbour) on: Jun 21, 2025
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Brooke was always a cheerful classmate. Always ready to find the bright spot of any situation. I offer comfort to the family, and know your mom was always on your side. May God be with you at this time! - Posted by: Betty-Ruth Reimer (Nursing Classmate) on: Jun 21, 2025