Mom peacefully passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Man.
Born on Jan. 5, 1917 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Ed and Alma Roy, Mom spent most of her life in Fort Frances with the exception of three years in Prince Rupert, B.C. and three years in Virgina, Mn.
In earlier years, Mom spent time knitting sweaters, mostly curling sweaters. Both her and dad were real curlers, and spent many hours at the rink and on bonspiels.
Mom also loved to can, and it really showed as the shelves were full of pickles and jams.
Mom belonged to bridge clubs both in “the Fort” and in “the Falls.” She was a life member of the Catholic Women’s League.
Her and Dad spent many long hours working for the Kiawanis Club raising money for Sunny Cove and Meals on Wheels. It was dear in their hearts.
Her and Dad’s big love was the lake. They fished often and visited their many friends along the way.
In the summer, Mom and Dad would enjoy having the grandkids to themselves to spoil. We would have to undo it when we got them home. Fishing, swimming, and ice cream are hard to beat.
In later years, they spent winters in Mesa, Ariz. and San Diego, Calif.
Mom was predeceased by the love of her life, Ray; her parents, Ed and Alma Roy; brothers, Edmour, Roland, Clem, and Bob; and son-in-law, Dennis Krestanowich.
Left to cherish her memory is daughter, Sharon; son, Mark and wife, Kris; grandchildren, Paul (Cory), Jason, Lisa (Mike) Tottle, and Ryan and Reid Hastie; and great-grandchildren, Zachery, Samantha, and Sean Tottle, and Adam, Madeline, Aaron, and Colin Krestanowich.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place in Fort Frances in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Kiawanis Club for Sunny Cove Camp, or a charity of one’s choice.
To sign the book of condolences, please go to www.knyshfuneralchapel.com
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