MARIA LATITIA GIBSON

The family of Maria Latitia Gibson announces her passing on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont.
Maria, the fifth of 10 children, was born Sept. 15, 1912 and was raised and educated in Chapple Municipality.
At an early age, Marie left home to work in the area, cooking, cleaning, and caring for small children.
Marie was adventurous and began moving about, meeting new people and taking different jobs in towns across Ontario. In 1945, at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B., Marie was appointed dietician.
With a reputation as a good cook and manager, Marie experienced many opportunities, including food management for Kresge’s in Ontario and Alberta.
In 1959, Marie travelled to Europe for six weeks, touring Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Upon returning to Canada, she accepted a job in Inuvik, for two years, before settling in B.C. until her retirement in 1974.
In 1991, Marie moved to the Golden Age Manor in Emo, where she resided for 20 years, enjoying Northwestern Ontario—the best part of Canada!
Marie also enjoyed many seasons at Factor Lake with her sister, Ethel. Reading, walking, picking berries, entertaining, and telling stories of her adventures were Marie’s favourite times.
Marie enjoyed a century of life and will be remembered fondly by her caregivers, Don (Joyce) Meyers of Emo, Ont., Pam (Marvin) Van Heyst of Emo, Ont., Bob (Beatrice) Meyers of Emo, Ont., Tracy Gibson (Rick) of Fort Frances, Ont., Marion (Louie) Dufault of Winnipeg, Man., and Sue Caul of Hinton, Alta.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marie was predeceased by her parents, John and Maria Gibson; five sisters, Agnes Meyers, Mina Meyers, Beatrice Sullivan, Margaret Gibson, and Ethel Carruthers; four brothers, Wilfred, Norman, Harold, and Jim Gibson; and special niece, Lynn Enge.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, with Pastor Conrad Dueck officiating.
Interment will take place in Barwick Cemetery.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Emo Health Centre, P.O Box 390, Emo, Ont., P0W1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com