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ALICE JUNE CARRIGAN (MCDONALD) -
Date of Passing: Jul 11, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALICE JUNE CARRIGAN (MCDONALD) 1929 - 2013 Peacefully, with family at her side, on July 11, 2013 Alice passed away at Victoria Hospital at the age of 84 years. Alice will be remembered with great love and admiration by her children, Pat, Greg (Wendy) and Christine Kristjanson (Stefan) and dearly missed by her granddaughters, Melissa, Samantha, Freyja, as well as Signy, Johann, Bjorn, and her granddogs! Alice also leaves her sisters, Beatrice Brooks, Maude Poirier (Roger), Dorothy Markusson (Al) and Florence Larsen (Bob), and many dear nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Norman, Gordon, Bill, Murray and Ted. Alice was born in Winnipeg on June 5, 1929, grew up in Elmwood and graduated from Lord Selkirk High School. At a recent tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building, she recalled in detail, her working life with various government departments before kids'. Mom married Milt in 1955 and raised their children in St. Vital where she lived until 2009 when she moved to Sterling House. From Glen Avenue to her condo at Ardenberry Place and finally at Sterling House, Alice enjoyed her neighbours and made many good friends who appreciated her wry sense of humour. Always generous with her time and energy, Mom volunteered at a wide variety of causes important to her. Some of Alice's favourite activities included swimming, puzzles, and summer vacations at Lake Brereton. Over the years, Alice traveled often with siblings and to visit siblings. Always interested in her destination, Mom also became an avid home-town tourist. She was also thrilled to have seen the polar bears on a trip to Churchill. Grandma Alice loved spending time with her granddaughters who brought her great joy and gave her tremendous pride. She was their constant and steadfast cheerleader whether at a school event, the baseball diamond or a violin recital. For her children, Mom was understanding and patient, always there to listen and teach and love us unconditionally. A celebration of Alice's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Private family interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
Publish Date: Jul 16, 2013
ALICE JUNE CARRIGAN (MCDONALD) 1929 - 2013 Peacefully, with family at her side, Alice Carrigan passed away on July 11, 2013 at the age of 84 years. A complete obituary with notice of the Memorial celebrating Alice's life will follow in Tuesday's edition. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
Publish Date: Jul 13, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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I was a friend of the Carrigan's for several years. Alice was a sweet and insightful lady. I know her children loved and admired her and will miss her terribly. - Posted by: Jeffrey Chase (Friend) on: Oct 21, 2013
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Christine- My deepest sympathies to you and your family - Posted by: Walter Maciurzynski () on: Aug 11, 2013
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Dear Greg, Wendy, Mel and Sam, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of a special Mom, Mom in law and grandmother. Although we never met, she sounds like a great lady who enjoyed life to the fullest. We know you will always keep her in your hearts through the wonderful memories you have. Our apologies that this is so late. - Posted by: Kathy, Jeff, Evan and Jessica Curtis (Friends) on: Jul 29, 2013
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I was very sorry to hear of Aunty Alice's passing. I remember fondly all the get togethers we had at her house and the fun times we had growing up. I know you will remember all the good times she created Pat, Greg and Christine and the love she had for life. My family in Texas all send their thoughts and prayers to you'll. Love, Diane - Posted by: Diane Ward (Niece) on: Jul 21, 2013
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I will remember many family gatherings growing up at the Carrigan home. Our family has moved over the years away from Winnipeg but it will always be home to me. Mom cannot be there but she and our family send our deepest condolences to Patti, Christine and Greg and their families at this time. Love from us all. - Posted by: Joan & Gord Cavanagh (Niece) on: Jul 18, 2013
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Patti, Christine and Greg my thoughts are with you at this time. I remember your mom and my mom talking about gardening at the lake. Later she would stop by and see what I did with them. Alice was a sweet and caring person, who will be missed by all. - Posted by: Nicola Panchysak (Lake friend) on: Jul 17, 2013
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Christine, my thoughts and prayers are with you now. I will be talking to you soon when I come in to visit this summer. Hang in there, and find comfort in being with your family during this time of need. - Posted by: Ramona Mazur (friend to daughter Christine) on: Jul 17, 2013
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Pat, my dear friend, Jeff and I extend our deepest condolences to you and family. I have fond memories of your Mom at her 80th birthday tea. May loving memories of your Mom console you. - Posted by: Lorraine (Good friend) on: Jul 17, 2013
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Sending our love, our thoughts are with you Patti. The six pack is there for you always, just call. Deepest condolences to your family - Greg and Christine. I remember many times at your place on Glen when we were so very young, your Mom had the best sense of humor and was so fun to be around - I will always remember her laugh. She will be greatly missed. Love, Debbie, Deb, Lorraine, Nancy, and Shelley - Posted by: Debbie Klassen (Patti's Friend from Grade 1) on: Jul 17, 2013
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Sending my love and deepest sympathies to you Pat, Christine, Greg and families. Your Mom was a very special beautiful lady. Always with a smile on her face, and I know she will be greatly missed by all. May the memories of the time you had with her bring you comfort. Take care my friend, I look forward to seeing you soon. Luv Terry - Posted by: Theresa (Terry) Joss-Bilous ((Good Friend of Pat's)) on: Jul 16, 2013
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Pat. Sorry to read of your mother's passing. Condolences to you and your family - Posted by: Wade Doberstein (Old Acquaintance of Pat) on: Jul 16, 2013
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Mrs Carrigan was a sweet lady and I will fondly remember our visits with the family out at Brereton Lake. Patti, Greg and Christine, our thoughts are with all of you as you grieve the loss of your mother. Maybe Mom and Alice are reuniting and having a laugh on us. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by many people. - Posted by: Linda Rock (Hansford) (Family friend) on: Jul 13, 2013
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Hello, I was Mrs. Carrigan's housekeeper at Sterling house, & we were friends, I always looked forward to friday's when I would clean her apt, not that it needed it, cause she was very tid , will miss all the laughs we had, she was a wonderful lady & has a beautiful family,, you will be missed terribly xoxooxoxoxo - Posted by: christine Johannesson ( Friend ( housekeeper)) on: Jul 13, 2013
