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EILA GILL (SAHLSTROM)
Born: May 14, 1930
Date of Passing: Jun 06, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEILA GILL (nee SAHLSTROM) May 14, 1930 - June 6, 2017 Peacefully, at Meadowood Manor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Eila Gill passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the age of 87. Eila was born in Montreal, Quebec on May 14, 1930 to Linnea and Helmer Sahlstrom. Eila will be greatly missed by her husband of 65 years, Robert (Bob) Gray Gill, her three daughters, Gloria McNabb (Wayne), Diane Jankiewicz (Mike) and Brenda Frank (Robert), her five grandchildren, Sharlene McBride (Dustin), Chris McNabb (Colleen), Ryan Jankiewicz (Vanessa), Roxanne Chance (Spencer) and Kimberley Manchur (Kris), two great-grandchildren, Brennan McBride and Nicholas Manchur, and family members in Finland. She was predeceased by her parents, Linnea and Helmer, sister, Suoma Helena, brother, Alle Pulli, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and Dorothy Gill. Eila was born and raised in Montreal and married Bob in 1951. The family moved to Winnipeg in 1966. Eila was an athletic person and participated in high school basketball, synchronized swimming, croquet, curling and golf. Eila was a long-time member of Elmhurst Golf Club. Eila also enjoyed painting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, baking cookies and Finnish pulla bread, gardening, journaling trips, and scrapbooking. She was an excellent record keeper and the family bookkeeper. Eila was also known for her beautiful hand writing. She was a kind and loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was affectionally known as "Grammy Bear" to her grandchildren. The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the wonderful care Eila received at Meadowood Manor, and previously at Poseidon Care Centre. A memorial service to celebrate Eila's life will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg. Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Eila to the Meadowood Manor Foundation Inc., 102 - 575 St. Anne's Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 5B2, or to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Diane and Brenda - our thoughts are with you. Your mom was such a happy person and so willing to do things for others. I remember when she agreed to look after Cody for us. She was so gracious. I always heard from both of you how integral she was in your lives, and obviously you both were shaped by her love. I know you will smile when you share your memories of her. - Posted by: Diane Shapiro (Friend) on: Jun 10, 2017
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Diane & Brenda......we offer our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Brenda, I so often saw your posts on Facebook.....pics of your lovely mom. It was easy to see how much she was loved by all of you. We lost my precious mom two years ago in March to dementia ...... still miss her every day. No more suffering now and hoping our precious angels will get to know one another in heaven. Love Chris & Dave Henry - Posted by: Chris Carpenter & Dave Henry () on: Jun 10, 2017
