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KATHRYN ANN KEEL BRACKEN
Born: Nov 29, 1947
Date of Passing: Oct 27, 2005
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KATHRYN ANN KEEL BRACKEN November 29, 1947 - October 27, 2005 Kathryn Bracken passed away peacefully in Toronto on October 27 with her husband, sister and mother by her side. She was en route to Bermuda for a special family trip with her husband and four sons. Kathryn leaves to mourn her husband Richard; sons, Taylor, David, Geoffrey, John; granddaughter Hailey and her Westie Maggie ; mother Frances (Charlie) Meigs; sister Carolyn (Jay) Walton; stepsister Deri (Graham) Davidson; stepbrother Ricky Irwin; her sister Carolyn's children and families - Will (Brooke) Hovey, Frances (Jon) Karlen, Byron and Sarah Karlen, Jenny (Kevin) Burke, Phoebe Burke, David Walton, Amanda Walton, Hilary Walton; and Richard's brothers and sisters and their families - Wendy and Tony Kennedy (Daniel, Carolina, Sarah), Bruce and Barbara Bracken (Richard, Mayumi, Barbie, Jim, Holly, David, Jack, Tim, Michelle, Tyler, Addison, Jennifer), Nancy and Ted Leblond (Chris, Trevor, Nick, Collin) and Barry and Deborah Russell (Meredith, Andrew). Kathryn was predeceased by her father William (Dorothy) Keel. Kathryn was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and raised in Philadelphia. She obtained her BA in American Civilization at the University of Pennsylvania and after working in England for a year, returned to Boston to work at the Centre for International Affairs at Harvard where she met Richard. They were married in Philadelphia in 1972 and moved to Winnipeg. Following several years of work with the TD Bank, she devoted herself to raising her four sons. She recognized the positive impact she could have on the quality of their education and development by being actively involved in their schools. She was pleased to discover that St. Paul's High School welcomed and needed parent participation. She served on St. Paul's Parent Guild for 11 years, including one year as President, and on the school's Board of Directors. Her community service also included boardships of The Boys and Girls Clubs, The Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg and The Misericordia Hospital Centre Foundation. Recently she was actively involved in Westminster United Church's Outreach and Refugee Committees. Kathryn was a woman for others ; she touched many hearts and she was blessed with a legion of friends from near and far. The help and support she received from her mother, sister, and friends during her battle against leukemia has been truly remarkable and will always be remembered and appreciated by her family. The joy of Kathryn's life was her family and will remain so forever. Special thanks go to Drs. Norma Ramsay, Jack Toole, Ian Boult, Wayne Van Horne, Brent Schacter, Morel Rubinger, David Szwajcer, Brian Postl and the staff at CancerCare and GD-6 for their medical expertise, advice and loving care and concern. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5 at 4:30 p.m. in Westminster United Church at Westminster Avenue and Maryland Street. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made in Kathryn's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave.,Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or the charity of your choice. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 03, 2005
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I miss you Nana you were my everything. I would do anything to talk to one more time nana Kathryn. She was a beautiful nice caring woman who would do anything to make you smile:) she was amazingā¤ It hurts to think I never will get to ask her for advice again. Even though she passed nine years ago I still am in pain over her passing. It hurts me that she won't be here this year on August 15th for my 12th birthday - Posted by: Hailey bracken (Granddaughter ) on: Apr 15, 2014
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She was an amazing person, kind, loving, always had a huge smile on her beautiful face. Even though she passed when I was three years old I have lots of memories of her. - Posted by: Hailey Bracken (Granddaughter) on: Jun 23, 2013
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Our sincere condolences to the Bracken family. We remember Kathryn as the mother who was there to support her sons and ours in their many activities at St Paul's High School, especially the times we shared at football and hockey. - Posted by: Priscilla and Marcel Vincent and our sons Daniel and Eric (Acquaintance) on: Nov 05, 2005
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It was with profound sadness and regret that we read of Kathryn's untimely passing. She was a wonderful person, one who was generous, unpretentious, and loved for herself. She was never too busy to pay attention to others, and she had the admiration of all the St. Paul's community. A wonderful wife and mother, she was the epitome of good humour and grace. Our condolences to Richard and her sons. She will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Bernadette and Al Phillips (Acquaintance) on: Nov 04, 2005
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I was shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Kathryn. We shared some wonderful times together during the years we volunteered with the Junior League of Winnipeg. Kathryn was such a happy and positive person. Richard my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your sons,Taylor, David, Geoffrey and John. Sincerely, Judy Cameron - Posted by: Judy Cameron (Acquaintance) on: Oct 31, 2005
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a fantastic woman. She was such a fighter, with an incredible, up-beat outlook on life. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to know her. My heart felt sympathies go out to all her family. - Posted by: K. Fenton (Acquaintance) on: Oct 29, 2005
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I am so saddened to hear of Kathryn's passing. She was truly a gracious and wonderful person. She was a precious rose among all her boys, and so proud of all of you. I will cherish the time we were able to spend together watching John & Andy play hockey. My very best wishes to all of you. Sharon, Dan & Andy Bonar - Posted by: sharon bonar (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2005