MARY CHIMCHAK

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MARY CHIMCHAK Peacefully at the Maples Personal Care Home on March 16, 2006, Mary Chimchak passed away at the age of 93. Mary is survived by her daughter Anne (Ken) Maskell of Winnipeg; her two grandsons, Craig (Suzanne) Maskell and their children, Natalie and Christopher of Ottawa, and Michael (Susanne) Maskell of Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her husband Michael; and daughter Malvina of Winnipeg. Mary was born in Mariampol, Poland on September 15, 1912, and came to Canada in July 1939 with her husband and two young daughters. Together with her husband they farmed in the Winnipeg Beach area for 25 years. She moved to Winnipeg in 1965 and was employed with the Children's Hospital in Winnipeg, until her retirement in 1977. Her retirement years were spent enjoying her garden and looking after her loving cats and dogs. Her days were often highlighted by visits from numerous family and neighbours. In particular she enjoyed the backyard patio and summer BBQ's. The family wishes to express their thanks to the caring staff of the Maples Personal Care Home for taking care of Mary during the last few months of her life. Prayers will be held on Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Ave., with an Oblate Father officiating. Interment to follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family gratefully requests that a donation be made in Mary's memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society, or a charity of one's choice. She left us, but in our hearts she will always stay. She was our Rock, our protector. God needed another precious soul and He put His arms around her and took her to His Home. She will have no sorrow in His Garden of Love. Rest in peace, dear Mary. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2006