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THELMA MAE DEAMEL
Born: Sep 18, 1931
Date of Passing: Mar 11, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTHELMA MAE DEAMEL
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Thelma Mae Deamel (nee Bamford). Surrounded by her family, Mom took her first breath in her heavenly home, at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Robert James Deamel. Mom put her hope in God and quietly lived out her faith by the kindness and love she bestowed on every life she touched. Mom will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her children Jim (Paula), Murray (Charlene), Diana, Ross (Lee), Doug (Terri), John (Tina), Donna (Mike). Her grandchildren Julia, Sean, David (Abigail), Natalie (Adam), Brandon (Anastasia), Cam (Leigh), Grant (Allison), Samantha (BJ), Drew, Jessica (Shawn), Amanda, Dustin (Tashina), Mimi (Phoenix), Dillon (Eline), Dayna (Corey), Kyle. Great-grandchildren Leia, Milla, Liam, Freya, Evie, Jude, River, Jack, Violet, Juliette, Madeleine, Hunter, Aspen, Ariela. Siblings Gladys, Eileen, Bobby (Phyllis), Lillace, Fern, Glen and many other relatives and friends. Born in Manitou, Mom grew up on the Bamford homesteads south of LaRiviere. She worked in Manitou before marrying Dad and a few years later they moved to Winnipeg. Mom spent her entire life with an open-heart, infinite patience loving everyone that she knew. Any child that passed through our childhood home was loved as if they were her own becoming a cherished member of our large family. Mom’s greatest joy was being surrounded by her family. She loved to bake and we’ll all miss her famous heart-shaped Valentine cookies with pink icing and sprinkles. Mom loved trips to the lake and was often heard shouting “yahoo” on the way there knowing her fishing rod awaited. You could drop into Mom’s home anytime and you were always welcome. She loved a game of Skip-Bo, Crowns and Jigsaw puzzles. As a hockey fan Mom loved watching her grandkid’s games and cheering on the Jets. Mom was also an avid reader sharing every piece of health advice she came across especially if you had an ailment! She loved growing flowers, veggies and rhubarb in her garden. Mom enjoyed knitting baby toques for her new great grandbabies, St Boniface maternity ward and we all have slippers and mittens to remember her by. We’d like to thank the Grace Hospital for their wonderful care. Donations may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation. Cremation has taken place. There will be a family grave side gathering at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Doug, Terri and family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She sounds like a wonderful loving mom. Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Karen and Lorne Heinrichs. - Posted by: Karen Heinrichs (Friend) on: Apr 03, 2025
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The first 12 years of my life was growing up with the Deamels. I was one of those kids that passed through the Deamel’s family home. I guess I didn’t just pass thru I stayed for many years. The house was ALWAYS full of love and laughter, it was a very busy house full of all ages of kids running and playing. Thelma made the best Macaroni and cheese. I have so many wonderful memories of all the Deamel’s. One memory that stands out is of Thelma pulling teeth I think she really enjoyed it she said wiggle it it’s going to come out keep wiggling it and if that didn’t work she took thread and tied it around your tooth and closed the door out popped the tooth, I lost my first 4 loose teeth with her. One time I was running from the kitchen into the hallway and smack right into Tory’s head I was crying with my mouth open wide, Thelma came running I turned to her and of course Thelma saw 2 baby teeth hanging grabbed a kleenex, and pulled. I went home that day with 2 baby teeth in a kleenex. She made the older girls (mostly Donna and her friend Sandra) play Barbie’s with me whether they wanted to or not I got to play Barbie’s with them for hours. When I was old enough to go to school I would leave daily from their house and Thelma would have Donna walk to school with me. It was Bob and the older kids that taught me how to ride a bike. I remember sitting on Bob’s knee when he would get home from driving bus Thelma would make him eggs and toast and he would share his toast with me. I would look up at him and say more toast more toast and Thelma would put 2 more pieces in the toaster for us. I remember all the loving times I had with them. It’s very hard to lose your mom and even harder when she was the head of the family the glue and strength that united this huge loving family together, she will be missed deeply and forever cherished in all our hearts. You are ALL in my thoughts and will forever be in my heart. I thank you for sharing your most precious treasure - your wonderful loving mom with me. She has been and always will be my second mom xoxox love Rhonda - Posted by: Rhonda Weselake Beringer (Family friend) on: Mar 29, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to the Deamel family. It’s never easy to say goodbye to a mother/grandmother/great-grandma. She lived a nice long life and got to see her children grow into adulthood and her grandkids grow into adulthood. And was blessed with great-grandkids you were all so fortunate to have each other. She left a large Legacy behind. Keep all your wonderful memories alive. May your mom rest in peace. God bless your family🙏🌹 - Posted by: Barb & Doug Fisher (Friend) on: Mar 29, 2025
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I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Thelma had the most kindest heart and loving soul. She will certainly be missed by everyone who knew her. - Posted by: Connie Reid (Family friend) on: Mar 29, 2025