It is with great sadness that the family of Winona Morrissette announces her passing on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont.
Winona was born Aug. 31, 1923 in Timmins, Ont but she had lived in the Emo area most of her life.
She was united in marriage to Henri J. Morrissette on Dec. 18, 1948 and settled into her role as wife and mother. She loved to spend to time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family.
Winona was a life member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s League, as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing the organ, reading, and playing Scrabble.
She also was well-known for her cooking, especially the meat pies, and her beautiful cross-stitch.
Winona was predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Gladys Tivy; husband, Henri; son, Roger Morrissette; and brother, Morgan Tivy.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Sharon and husband, Milton Friess, of Pilot Butte, Sask.; grandchildren, Michelle and husband, Kelly McLeod, Keith Friess and wife, Kelly, Devon Friess, and Jason Friess and wife, Tracy; and great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ashlynn, Eric, Gredin, Tirrell, Brody, Amy, Ethan, and Hanna.
Also surviving are her sister, Betty and husband, Milhan Cawston, of Fort Frances, Ont.; brother, Brian Tivy and wife, Shirley, of Rainy River, Ont. and extended family, Anne, Patty, Justin, Amanda, Leroy, Tyson, Lisa, Kayla, Kazz, and Kane; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Emo, with Fr. Dan Debano officiating.
Cremation has taken place at the Rainy River Crematory in International Falls, Mn. and a private interment will be held at the Emo Cemetery in Emo at a later date.
The honourary pallbearers will be Joan Buttazoni, Neil Grant, Bernice Campbell, and Patty Labbe.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Emo Health Centre, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be left at www.mem.com
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