FLORENCE POLSON

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FLORENCE POLSON March 17, 1922 - February 17, 2006 Mary Florence Kathleen Graham Polson (nee McCarthy) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 17, 2006 with her loving family by her side. Mom was born in Selkirk MB on March 17, 1922 to Philip and Annie McCarthy. Florence (Bub to her siblings) was the eldest of seven children. After graduation she moved to Winnipeg where she met Johann Konrad Polson (Konnie) through mutual friends. They were married on June 9, 1945. Their first two children, Patricia and Jon, were born in Winnipeg. In 1950 the family moved to Selkirk, where Florence and Konnie became interested in working for the Lutheran Mission abroad. They left for Liberia in 1953 and spent two and one half years there doing work they both loved. It was in Liberia that their third child, Valdina was born. When Konnie's health deteriorated, they had to leave the mission work and return to Canada. In January 1962 their fourth child, Philip was born. Florence and Konnie spent the rest of their years together in the West End of Winnipeg, working and watching their children grow. Florence was predeceased by her husband Konnie in 1987; parents, Annie and Philip McCarthy; sister Margaret (Reynolds) Reid, and her in-laws. Florence's memory will be forever cherished by her children, Patricia (Trish) and Ian Munro, Johann Konrad Jr. (Jon) and Bernice Bigras, Valdina and Gary Searcy, Philip and Valerie Pálsson. Her grandchildren, Ryan and D'Arcy Munro, Michael and Lisa, Katie, Maggie and Danny Searcy and Erika Pálsson who will all miss their Gram very much. She is also survived by five siblings and their families, Glenna Benson, Austin and Dorothy McCarthy, Marshall McCarthy and Josie Miliskowski, Joanne and Bob Kabel, Jack and Doreen McCarthy. Mom loved her family and every single one of her nieces and nephews had a special place in her heart, especially Inez, who was her travel and theatre companion and Betty, with whom she loved to spend time. Mom has been cremated and will be interred with her husband Konnie in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance in Winnipeg. Her family would like to thank the staff at Catherine Place, Fort Garry Care Centre and Vista Park Lodge for their care. A special thanks to Dr. Horvath and staff at the Victoria General Hospital for their kindness and assistance in Mom's final days. Flowers are gratefully declined. A donation to a charity of one's choice would be welcomed. neil bardal inc. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2006