GERTRUDE FLORENCE THOMPSON

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GERTRUDE FLORENCE THOMPSON The death of Gertrude Florence Thompson occurred at her residence, Fairview Home, Brandon on Monday, November 14, 2005. Gertrude was born on March 9, 1909 in London, England. In her infancy her family immigrated to Canada, settling in the Elgin, MB area. After seven years, the family moved to Winnipeg where her father gained employment with the Winnipeg Electric Co. as a street car conductor. She completed her high school education and then attended Secretarial College. Gertrude spent most of her working career with the Home Insurance Company. After her marriage to Frederick Thompson, she was a long-term resident of Norwood, residing on Tremblay Street. Upon Frederick's death, she moved to Gable Arms on Henderson Highway. In July 2004, Gertrude moved to Brandon where she resided at Fairview Home. She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, reading and completing crossword puzzles. Gertrude was an avid sports fan. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ron (Heather); grandsons, Earl (Debbie) and Mark; granddaughter Lara; and also by her sister Winnifred Morley. She was predeceased by her husband Fred; brother Rupert and sister Irene. The ceremony to celebrate Gertrude's life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, Brandon on Thursday, November 17 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Joy Ruddock and Rev. Garry MacDowell will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date in the St. Vital Cemetery, Winnipeg. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Gertrude to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 3-824-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net Arrangements are with Memories Chapel and Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2005