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BERNICE EILEEN (LEDOUX) THURSTON
Born: Jun 16, 1917
Date of Passing: Dec 17, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBERNICE EILEEN (LEDOUX) THURSTON June 16, 1917 - December 17, 2012 The completion of a life journey. Our dear mother passed in her sleep at the Grace Hospital into the next beautiful stage of the spirit. Mom once again was lovingly met and welcomed by her greatly missed, late husband Rusty and sons Reid and Grant. As well as siblings, Winnie, Mary, Bea, Blanche, James, Agnes, Judy, Lucille, and Albert and her parents Andrew and Cordelie Ledoux and so many other dear ones who have gone before. Left to grieve are her loving daughters and sons-in-law: Cheryl Corso (Renato), Tannis Bell (Charles), Bonnie Gerbrandt (Bruce) Wendy Thurston-Werry (Bill), daughter-in-law Marion Thurston, 12 grandchildren, their spouses and partners, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, her dear brother Lorne Ledoux (Marion), sister-in-law Margaret Ledoux and loving cousins Marie Cooper and Lois Kowal. Our mother always made it her mantra to acknowledge the Divine in each person. If they knew better they would do better was the Mya Angelou quote she loved so. Always concerned for the environment she was a firm believer in reduce, reuse, recycle. Mother's joy was her family who in turn so enjoyed her dry sense of humour, love of dancing, music and fun. We were awed by her enormous tenacity, desire to always contribute, be useful and her incredible strength of spirit which stayed with her until the end. Mother worked as a volunteer for over thirty years, giving tirelessly of her time to Alanon Central Services. As per her wishes there will be no funeral. If you desire please make a donation to Winnipeg Harvest or Art City or a charity of your choice. She truly had the heart of a lioness. We will miss her so. Thank you Mom for all that you did for us. Thank you to the emergency and 3rd floor staff of the Grace Hospital for your kind and loving care. A private family interment will follow sometime in the future when her ashes will be buried along side her dear Rusty.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 22, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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She was such a loving caring person to my children & I will be forever grateful to her. Andy mentions her & Grant every so often. She will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Shirley Boyd (She babysat my son, Andy & daughter Cyndy) on: Jan 19, 2013
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Cheryl, Tannis, Bonnie and Wendy.......she was a wonderful woman and so dedicated to her family. I often think of the wonderful times I shared with the Thurston crew in your home as a young girl and your mom always made me so welcome. Love and sympathy to you all. Judy - Posted by: Judy Kukelko (Friend of the family) on: Jan 16, 2013
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I fondly remember my after school times with "Auntie Bernice". Her kind and caring grace had a positive impact on my early years. Thank you for sharing her with me. Sorry to hear of your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Deb Radi (nee Abraham) (after school care when I was in elementary school) on: Dec 25, 2012
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Dear Grandma Thurston - I wish I could have seen you before your passing. You have always been so kind and generous to me, sending cards and subscriptions to Wee Wisdom when I was a child. I hope you are with Grandpa, Uncle Reid, and Uncle Grant, and that you are at peace. Rest, dear Grandmother - you will be missed. - Sarah xo - Posted by: Sarah Griffin (Granddaughter) on: Dec 24, 2012
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To Wendy and the rest of the family. I never met your Mom but heard so much about her over the years, it seemed like I knew her. May she rest in peace and live on in your hearts and memories forever. My thoughts are with you all. Heather - Posted by: Heather Glaser` (Wendy's friend) on: Dec 23, 2012
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A very special lady who touched the hearts of many. Aunty Bernice always had the ability to make me laugh for which I will remember her with great fondness. Peace at last, dear one. - Posted by: Dawn Laing (Niece ) on: Dec 23, 2012
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At peace. At rest. Lovely lady. One of the best....Thank you Aunty Bernice for all the love, kindness, good humor and encouragement over the years. You have been an inspiration to me. In the words of scripture.."Well done...good and faithful servant." All our love...Penny and Ron - Posted by: Penny and Ron Hardie (niece) on: Dec 23, 2012
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Dearest Mom, We will miss your strength, your crazy sense of humour, your love of music, especially "Dean", scrabble games, hugs and the intimate times we shared while you lived with us. You were an amazing, beautiful woman as this picture of you taken on your 95th birthday attests. Love you and miss you dearly. Love Bonnie & Bruce xoxo - Posted by: Bonnie & Bruce Gerbrandt (daughter and son-in-law) on: Dec 23, 2012
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Dearest Mom~ You are at peace. With time our tears will turn to smiles as we remember all the fun and laughter we shared with you. You were one spunky lady able to take on so much in your life never losing your quick wit and the ability to make us laugh. Missing you so especially at this time of year. With love~ Cheryl & Rene xoxo - Posted by: Cheryl & Renato Corso (daughter and son-in-law) on: Dec 23, 2012
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Dearest Mom: Cherish all our memories of you and especially your last visit to the domes and our daily Scrabble games and the amazing sunsets we we're blessed with each night. Miss you so and love you dearly! At peace. Wendy & Bill and the hounds. - Posted by: Wendy Thurston-Werry & Bill Werry (daughter/son-in-law) on: Dec 22, 2012