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COLLEEN CAWOOD
Date of Passing: May 29, 2017
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COLLEEN CAWOOD Peacefully, with family by her side, Colleen passed away at Health Sciences Centre, due to complications after her cancer surgery. She joined the angels early Monday, May 29, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Colleen will be sadly missed by her loving husband Keith and devoted son Ryan. Colleen was predeceased by her mother and father, Frank and Anne Peters, her parents-in-law, Jack and Vivian Cawood, and brother-in-law, Glenn Cawood. Colleen is also mourned by her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Colleen is survived by her sisters, Val Wray (Lee Adams) and Coral Peters-Fehr (Rob); and her brothers, Bob Peters (Tracy) and Rick Peters; her brother-in-law David Cawood and sister-in-law Diane Cawood; nieces and nephews, Marla, Dale, Andrea, James, Mike, Stevie, Matthew, Heather, Matt, Kyle, and Eric. Colleen was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and grew up in Winnipeg. After her university degree and her certificate in theology, Colleen followed in her father's footsteps working at Scotiabank. For the past 11 years she followed her lifelong passion to educate and promote literacy to children and adults by developing programs with the amazing people at Bookmates Inc. While at Bookmates, Colleen published "A First Counting Book" in English and Cree. Colleen was very creative, artistic and musical. She was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed leading the music and spiritual fellowship at Vista Park Lodge. In addition to her love of coffee, cats and cinnamon buns, she enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, watercolour painting, and native beading. Colleen enjoyed her summers with her family at their Caddy Lake cabin. Colleen will be remembered for her compassion and generosity to those in need, including others recovering from mental health challenges. A memorial and celebration of Colleen's life will be led by Rev. Dr. Gordon Taylor at the United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota Street in Winnipeg on Friday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Colleen's honour be made to: Winnipeg Humane Society www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca or Manitoba Schizophrenia Society www.mss.mb.ca Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was one of a fortunate number of women to work with your wife and mother at Bookmates. When I started at Bookmates as a Trainer, Colleen was the first to'show me the ropes". I came to admire her creativity, her courage, her determination and love of family. I have so many fond memories of Colleen from our days in the office and on the road. I cherish them all. I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Valerie Gendron () on: Jun 01, 2017
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My condolences to the entire Peters family. Thanks to Don and Elaine for passing along the news. I live at Boissevain and cousin Frank always made a point of stopping in for a visit on his way to visit Val at Melita. Unfortunately, I never got to know Colleen or her siblings, but cousin Frank was proud of the children that he and his wife Ann raised. Frank's mother, Katherine Pauls, passed away shortly after his birth. His father remarried, and Frank was joined by more siblings and a large and happy family.I have fond memories of visiting the Peters family in Swift Current. A rather long explanation, but Colleen's parents were much loved and appreciated as family. May you feel God's presence and comfort as you mourn the passing of Colleen. - Posted by: Gwen Regier Martens (Ist cousin to Frank Peters) on: Jun 01, 2017
