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ELEANORE ROSEMARIE DEMKE (LISKE)
Born: Feb 10, 1944
Date of Passing: Nov 10, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELEANORE ROSEMARIE DEMKE (nee LISKE) February 10, 1944 - November 10, 2017 Peacefully with her husband by her side, Eleanore passed away on November 10, 2017 at Concordia Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Gord of 54 years, daughter Bev (Ron), son Stan (Gretchen); granddaughters, Samantha (Rance), Jocelyn, Larissa (Scott), Amanda (Kris); and great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Lianelys. She also leaves to mourn her brothers, Gordon (May), Jerry, sister Irene (Sheldon) and numerous brother in-laws, sister in-laws, nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Minnie and her sister Lillian. Eleanore was raised in Whitemouth, MB. She met her husband at a Sadie's Hawkins Dance in 1961 and the two were married in 1963. They settled into Transcona in 1977 with their two children. Eleanore worked at Smurfit BMI for 30 years before retiring in 2004. She enjoyed spending time her with family, going out for coffee with friends and meeting new people. Her passion for bowling spanned over 40 years, and took on the role of secretary of Golden Agers bowling league for the past six years. She also enjoyed gardening, tending to her raspberry bushes, puzzles, cooking, and doing home renos. Eleanore was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Eleanor's life will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. The family would like to thank the staff at Concordia Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital for the compassionate care you provide during this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to in memory of Eleanore to: Siloam Mission - 300 Princess St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3. 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 Nov 18, 2017
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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To Gord and the rest of the Demke family. Because of my friendship with gord I got to meet Eleanore and she was very friendly. Eleanore had a beautiful service and by the amount of people who showed up she will be greatly missed. Be strong gord - Posted by: jim vialoux (friend) on: Nov 27, 2017
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I would like to send my condolences, thoughts and prayers to Eleanore's Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Eleanore was a wonderful lady and will be missed 💗 - Posted by: Shannon Clinton (Bowled with Eleanore) on: Nov 20, 2017
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Will miss our great chats at breakfast at McDonald. We will miss you. - Posted by: Arney and Doris Wasilka (friends) on: Nov 18, 2017
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We would like to express our deepest condolences to Stan and Gretchen Demke and the Demke family for the loss of their beloved Eleanore R. Demke. May her memories give you comfort and peace. Ayman Aljauni and Paul Ferrante - Posted by: Ayman Aljauni (Friend) on: Nov 18, 2017
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So sorry for your loss, she will be sadly missed. Especially by the people who knew her the best. - Posted by: Dawn and Jegg (Nephew/friend) on: Nov 18, 2017
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Our condolences to all the family. Eleanore was a very pleasant person to work with. She attended our 25 year MBI dinners. She will always be missed. - Posted by: Lorne and Carolyn Rezansoff (Co-worker) on: Nov 18, 2017
